Water Resources Minister CP Chaudhary issued a high alert in the wake of continuous rains and forecast of more rains in the State. The Minister has also cancelled leaves of water resources and drinking water and sanitation department officers and has also asked them not to leave headquarters. The Minister has given instructions to this effect to his department secretaries. He asked for spreading awareness among the people living near water reservoirs and rivers so that when gates of reservoirs are opened people do not lose anything. He has also asked officials of the department to strike coordination with the district administration and the disaster management wing.
