Divisional Commissioner Mr. Sanjeev Singh has directed all concerned departments to ensure proactive preparedness to effectively handle situations arising from excessive rainfall and potential flooding.
Mr. Singh instructed officials to identify and remove encroachments from rivers, drains, waterlogged areas, culverts, and populated zones. Timely cleaning of drains must be ensured to prevent waterlogging during the rainy season.
Relief and rescue teams have been formed in each district, and coordination will be maintained through dedicated district-level WhatsApp groups. He also instructed for timely arrangements of health teams, food grain stockpiles, and temporary shelter homes.
The Divisional Commissioner asked district collectors to assess the current status of reservoirs and formulate a time-bound strategy for water discharge to avoid sudden releases. Separate nodal officers are to be appointed for each major dam.
Advance Alerts and Technical Readiness Stressed: Mr. Singh emphasized that before the onset of the monsoon, repairs of sluice gates, review of power supply systems, availability of trained staff, and collection of rainfall data must be ensured. He also highlighted the need for continuous information sharing with the central data center. Furthermore, the Water Resources Department has been directed to provide prior notice to collectors, SPs, SDMs, and railway officials before releasing water from dams. Local residents must also be informed in advance.
Scientific Teams Mobilized to Enhance Kharif Crop Production: To improve Kharif crop output, 16,000 agricultural scientists have been deployed across the country, divided into 2,170 teams, visiting rural areas. These teams are engaging in two-way communication with farmers. On one hand, they are offering research-backed agricultural advice based on regional requirements, climate, and soil fertility. On the other, they are collecting farmers' feedback to aid in shaping future agricultural research, policies, and strategies.
