Raipur, 23 June 2021
Chief Minister Shri Bhupesh Baghel has directed all the District Collectors to ensure all arrangements for relief and rescue measures in the likely flood-affected areas in view of the incessant rains in the state. He said that in the event of floods, full vigilance should be taken to deal with any kind of adverse situation. All preparations should also be kept for the rescue and relief of the people.
The Chief Minister has given instructions to keep the disaster management team ready in low-lying and likely flood-affected areas. The Chief Minister has said that necessary assistance should be provided to the affected immediately if required. The Chief Minister has said that the water level of river drains should be continuously monitored. This information should be given regularly in the control room. Wherever flood situation may arise, all necessary arrangements should be ensured in advance.
The Chief Minister has asked the District Collectors to ensure arrangements for temporary relief camps in schools and nearby buildings in the flood affected areas. The Chief Minister also asked the officers of District Police Force, Home Guard, Revenue Department, Health Department, Public Health Engineering, Electricity Department, Public Works, Food Department, Urban Bodies, BSNL etc. to be alert and alert in the affected districts including State Disaster Response Force.
