Taking the Meteorological alert on cyclone ‘Hudhud’ seriously, the Chhattisgarh Government is fully gearing up its official machinery to deal with any eventuality.
Chief Minister Raman Singh issued directives to the officers to ensure complete preparations for disaster management in view of the probable strong winds and heavy rainfall expected in certain parts of the State. In compliance with Chief Minister’s directions, Chief Secretary Vivek Dhand along with senior officers held a meeting with Divisional Commissioners and Collectors of the State through video conferencing here on Friday.
Singh has also asked the officers to keep the hospitals and flood control room of all the districts open from October 12 to 14 and emergency duties assigned to the officers and employees. Dhand reviewed the preparation of disaster management in the meeting. It was informed in the meeting that the State Disaster Relief Force has been prepared to deal with any emergency situation.