Almost half of Pakistanis believe that enhancing drainage systems should be the government”s top priority to lessen the effects of extreme weather, according to a recent Gallup and Gilani Pakistan poll.
When questioned about necessary government measures for the future, 46% of respondents emphasized the importance of improved water drainage systems to combat the impact of severe weather events like heavy rainfall and floods. Another significant portion, 27%, highlighted the need for climate change investigation, while 10% advocated for training emergency personnel. A small fraction, 5%, chose “other” responses, and 12% were unsure or did not respond.
This data underscores the growing public apprehension regarding climate change impacts and the demand for immediate government intervention in drainage infrastructure to safeguard communities from extreme weather. The nationwide study, executed by Gallup and Gilani Pakistan (the Pakistani affiliate of Gallup International), surveyed 323 men and women in both urban and rural locations across all four provinces from August 20-21, 2025. The study employed telephonic surveys (CATI) and has a margin of error of approximately ± 2-3 percent at a 95% confidence level. The source of this information is the Gilani Research Foundation.