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RAJOURI, JUNE 26:- In view of the ongoing monsoon season and the advisory of inclement weather, Deputy Commissioner Abhishek Sharma today chaired a meeting in his office chamber to review the preparedness of the district administration for any eventualities arising due to heavy rains, flash floods, and landslides.
To ensure public safety, the Deputy Commissioner directed that no movement shall be allowed towards picnic spots such as waterfalls, rivers, nallahs, and other water bodies during this period. He further instructed that necessary steps be taken to shift people residing near vulnerable water bodies to safer locations to prevent any loss of life or property.
Highlighting the need for prompt response in case of road blockages, DC Rajouri instructed to keep the requisite machinery in a state of readiness on the National Highway and other key roads for immediate road clearance. He directed the BRO, PWD, and PMGSY to augment preparedness for the maintenance and swift restoration of the roads, besides identifying alternate routes.
In view of possible medical emergencies, the DC directed the Health Department to ensure adequate availability of essential medicines in all hospitals, including anti-snake venom, to tackle any health contingencies that may arise due to floods or snake bites.
To strengthen coordination and ensure round-the-clock monitoring, the Deputy Commissioner instructed all ADCs, ACR, and SDMs to establish control rooms at tehsil and sub-division levels and maintain close coordination with the district-level control room already set up in the DC Office. He also directed them to liaise with local police and security agencies in their jurisdictions for timely response and rescue operations.
The Deputy Commissioner emphasized the importance of effective communication and instructed that alerts and advisories be disseminated through public representatives, Numberdars, Chowkidars, and other grassroots-level functionaries to keep the public informed and vigilant.
The meeting was attended by SSP Gaurav Sikarwar; ADC Chander Prakash; SE PWD; SE Irrigation and other district and sectoral officers who participated in the meeting through virtual mode.
The District Administration Rajouri has urged the public to strictly adhere to safety advisories and avoid unnecessary movement in flood-prone areas during the ongoing monsoon season.
