In view of the incessant rains, Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel has told District Collectors to ensure proper arrangements for relief and rescue measures in flood-prone areas.
The Collectors have been instructed to be fully prepared to deal with any adverse situation caused by floods, an official communication said on Wednesday.
Baghel wants the disaster management team to be ready in low-lying and flood-prone areas. He said that immediate financial aid, if needed, should be provided to the affected families.
The Chief Minister said the water level of rivers and drains should be continuously monitored. Proper arrangements should be made in areas where flood-like situations may arise.
The Collectors have been told to set up temporary relief camps in schools and nearby buildings in areas that are hit by floods.