Cuddalore Collector reviews preparedness measures ahead of northeast monsoon
Cuddalore district officials have held a review meeting to coordinate preparedness measures for the upcoming northeast monsoon. The Collector has directed departments to inspect infrastructure, clear drainage blockages, and ensure emergency resources are ready for potential flooding.
Why it matters
Proactive disaster management is critical for minimizing infrastructure damage and ensuring public safety during the monsoon season in coastal regions.
A review meeting on the preparedness measures for the northeast monsoon was chaired by Collector Sibi Adhithya Senthil Kumar at the Collectorate in Cuddalore on Tuesday.
The meeting conducted with line departments sought to ascertain the department-wise preparedness to face the monsoon and assess the vulnerabilities of the district.
Each department was asked to draw up an emergency response protocol to handle monsoon-related emergencies, including damage to infrastructure. The departments of revenue, local bodies, and public works were asked to coordinate and work with each other.
The Collector also directed officials to inspect schools and relief camps to ensure the strength of the buildings, and the availability of drinking water and sanitation facilities to accommodate people during heavy rains. Vigil should also be stepped up around waterbodies and low-lying areas prone to flooding, he said.
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