DC Udhampur reviews flood preparedness measures in Udhampur

Emergency Operation Centre activated to maintain Inter-departmental Coordination
UDHAMPUR, JULY 08: In a proactive measure to deal with any eventuality during the monsoon season, Deputy Commissioner Udhampur Saloni Rai on Monday chaired a meeting with officers from various line departments to review and discuss their flood preparedness strategies.

The meeting was held in the Mini Conference Hall in the DC Office Complex and attended by Additional Deputy Commissioner Joginder Singh Jasrotia; Assistant Commissioner Revenue Dr. Umesh Shan, and senior officers from the District Administration, NDRF and SDRF.
The Deputy Commissioner emphasized the importance of inter-departmental coordination in managing emergencies effectively. She stressed the need for robust flood prevention measures in vulnerable areas. The meeting decided to activate control rooms at all levels to facilitate information sharing and respond to distress calls from the public promptly.

The DC directed the PWD, PDD, PHE, and Flood Control Department to establish a roster for flood duty to monitor river and Nallah levels. All agencies were instructed to keep their resources and manpower ready for any emergency. Concerned officers were directed to inspect flood-prone locations in their areas with the assistance of Lambardars and Chowkidars and implement preventive measures. They were also asked to stay vigilant and report any unusual rise in water levels in rivers and Nallahs to the control room daily.

The Municipal authorities were instructed to conduct special drives for drain cleanliness, sanitation, and fogging in Udhampur town. All officers were directed to organise Swachhta drives and raise public awareness in their respective areas.