Newskarnataka – Mangalore

Mangalore: The DC of Dakshina Kannada district A B Ibrahim has directed the officials to be ready with necessary arrangements to tackle natural calamities that might occur during the fast approaching monsoon.

Addressing a press meet at his office Deputy Commissioner AB Ibrahim said, ” Officials must get down to the task by forming taluk level coordination committees identifying areas which are likely to be affected during monsoons. They should not only identify expert swimmers but also keep boats, excavators, trucks ready to deal with emergencies.”

He also said that another emergency team should be formed to coordinate with Home Guards and Fire Department. Major storm water drains should be identified and measures should be taken to remove silt and other blocks which would prevent free flow of water leading to artificial flooding in low lying areas. He also directed city corporation officials to draw up a list of precautions that citizens should take to deal with emergencies and also make a list of private boat and cranes that could be used during emergencies.

He directed all tehsildars to open gruel centres and give adequate relief to affected persons or families within 24 hours of receipt of complaint. The Deputy Commissioner told officials to notify fishermen not to venture into sea in case of adverse weather and take precautions.

ADC Sadashiva Prabhu, Mangalore Subdivision officer Dr. Prashant, Puttur Subdivision officer Krishnamorrthi and other officers from various departments were present.