Chief Minister Mohan Yadav has asked the concerning authorities to ensure that no loss of life occurs during the rainy season. He asked all collectors to put their subordinate administrative staff on alert. The flood control room should function round-the-clock. The people should also be warned before any incident or accident. He stressed on maintaining coordination to deal with the challenge of excessive rainfall or floods. If assistance of Army is required, the collectors should inform well in time.
Chief Minister Dr. Yadav has described as painful the untimely death of three youths due to water logging in the basement area in Old Rajendra Nagar in Delhi yesterday. In light of this incident, instructions have been given to survey the coaching centers operating in the basements. Dr. Yadav reviewed the situation and the possibility of flood in some districts. Besides, the Collectors-Commissioners have been asked to ensure requisite arrangements in case of excessive rainfall.
Chief Minister Dr. Yadav directed that the Public Works Department should compile information about bridges and culverts, where accidents have occurred in the past, and the administration should ensure security arrangements on culverts and bridges. People must not be allowed to cross over the bridges in case of overflowing water. If water is released from dams, the affected districts must be alerted. Team of rescue swimmers should also be ready. There should be coordination at the local level and mutual information must be shared between districts and tehsils. The challenges caused by excessive rainfall and floods. Dr. Yadav stressed on continuous monitoring. Officers and employees at control rooms duty should remain alert 24x7. As per need, the services of scout-guide and service organizations in case of excessive rainfall must be sought.
Chief Minister Dr. Yadav said that one should take care of cleanliness in drinking water supply during rainy days. The people should continue to get essential items without hindrance. Essential services should be ensured. Cattle also die due to problems arising during the rainy season. Disposal of dead bodies of cattle heads should be timely done.
Chief Minister said that citizens should not be allowed to travel through bridges or culverts where water flow is strong. The swimming team necessary for their survival should also be available at such a place. Rural areas should remain in contact with the district and tehsil. The possibility of an accident or excessive water logging should be avoided.
Chief Minister Dr. Yadav said that recently, due to excessive rainfall in Jabalpur, Mandla, and Katni districts saw untimely deaths. It should be ensured that such accidents are not repeated. Necessary arrangements for rescue teams should be made on rivers and ponds where people go for picnics. He also mourned the loss four lives.
Yadav approved Rs 16 lakh from the Mukhya Mantri Swechhanudan. Chief Minister Dr. Yadav said that such accidents must not be repeated. Open borewells should also be closed as it could lead to serious accidents. Citizens themselves should be alert and administrative staff should also remain active and cautious.