During the monsoon so far, 52 persons have died, seven have been injured and six are missing in the State. Further, 119 cattle and 388 domesticated animals have also died. This information was provided by officials in a meeting chaired by Chief Minister Trivendra Singh Rawat to review the damage caused by disaster and the status of relief works in the State. The Chief Minister interacted with all the district magistrates through video conferencing.
Rawat directed all the district magistrates to ensure that during disaster, the rescue and relief works should be undertaken at a swift pace. To ensure swift relief a total of Rs 77 crore has been made available to all the district magistrates so far. In addition to this, a sum of Rs 16 crore has also been provided to ensure speedy repair of roads. Directing the district magistrates to remain alert, the chief minister also directed them to ensure that emergency centres are active 24 hours.
He further directed that all districts should maintain uninterrupted contact with the State Emergency Operation Centre. The State administration should be informed immediately about any emergency situation.
He also directed all the departments concerned to work in coordination. Rawat also directed officials concerned to assess the possibility of spread of contagious diseases during the rains, adding that necessary preventive measures should be put in place. Similar measures should also be taken in regard to diseases likely to afflict cattle during the monsoon. Chief secretary Utpal Kumar Singh and other senior officials were also among those present in the meeting.