Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan reviewed situation created in the State by excessive rains and floods with senior officers here on Sunday. He said that arrangements to tackle excessive rains should be alert round-the-clock. He also directed to ensure shelter, food, clean drinking water and disease prevention measures for affected people. Revenue Minister Umashankar Gupta was also present on the occasion.
The CM sought district-wise information about excessive rains situation in the State. It was informed that situation is fully under control in the State and becoming normal speedily. Chouhan directed all collectors to maintain all sorts of alertness to deal the excessive rain situation and keep close watch over situation. He directed to conduct survey for losses in affected areas and provide relief to people. Directives were given to Public Health and local Administration departments to ensure control over disease at a war-footing, arrangement for necessary medicines and ensure availability of clean drinking water.
The CM directed to keep control rooms open round-the-clock and ensure swift act on receipt of people's phones. He also apprised himself of phones received and action taken by control room. He said that it has been decided to re-employ the trained Home Guard jawans who had rendered services during Simhastha so that their services can be availed for effective tackling of situation of floods and excessive rains.