Himachal Chief Secretary VC Pharka on Monday directed departments concerned of the State Government to gear up for the ongoing monsoon so that any loss of lives and property could be saved in the State.
Presiding over a review meeting organised here to take necessary preventive steps for the monsoon attended by senior officers of various departments and representatives from central agencies and other stakeholders, Pharka directed all the Deputy Commissioners to conduct special drive for prevention of epidemics, water borne diseases and taking corrective measures immediately
He asked them to generate mass awareness amongst tourists, trekkers and public for taking precautionary measures, besides ensuring better coordination amongst the departments concerned to mitigate the effects of natural calamities and proper maintenance of essential services.
The Chief Secretary directed to ensure that there was an immediate response and remedial actions and proper dissemination of warning or alerts. The blocked roads should be reopened immediately and any alternate routes available should also be monitored. In case of damage to the water pipelines, the restoration work should be taken on top priority to avoid inconvenience to the public.