KP govt to install emergency sirens in 29 districts

PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has decided to install emergency alert sirens across 29 districts to warn citizens in case of potential aerial threats.

The initiative aims to provide real-time alerts, ensuring swift public response during emergencies, said an official communique, adding The sirens would be strategically placed in high-risk areas to maximise coverage and minimize risks to civilians, said

According to a notification issued by the Directorate of Civil Defence KP, all the concerned officers were instructed to ensure timely installation and regular maintenance of the sirens.

The directives have been issued to district administrations of Peshawar, Abbottabad, Mardan, Kohat, Swat, Dera Ismail Khan, Bannu, Malakand, Lower Dir, Lower Chitral, Kurram, Charsadda, Nowshera, Swabi, Bajaur, Haripur, Mansehra, Upper Dir, Shangla, Buner, Lakki Marwat, Khyber, North Waziristan, South Waziristan, Battagram, Tank and Orakzai.

In the event of a siren alert, citizens are advised to immediately seek shelter, avoid going outside unnecessarily, and prioritize the safety of children, women, and the elderly.