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Monsoon Ready: Districts Gear Up for El Niño's Heavy Rains
8 Sep
Summary
- Departments instructed to stock medicines, oxygen, and readiness.
- Encroachments near water bodies to be removed before monsoon.
- Relief camps must be inspected for essential supplies like food and water.
District Collector Ranjeet Singh has directed all government departments to initiate stringent preparations for the upcoming northeast monsoon, which is anticipated to be heavy due to El Niño.
Emphasis has been placed on the Public Works Department to remove encroachments along watercourses and bodies impartially. Residents in low-lying areas will be alerted and informed about nearby relief camps.
Officials are tasked with inspecting identified relief camp locations, such as schools and community halls, to ensure availability of food, electricity, drinking water, and medical assistance. The Forest Department will provide casuarina poles and snake rescue experts, while Fire and Rescue Services will ready life jackets and boats.
Local bodies must dredge all drains before the monsoon and ensure protected drinking water supply. Health officials are instructed to stock sufficient medicines and oxygen cylinders in all healthcare facilities, ensuring generators are functional with ample fuel.
