Get ready to deal with monsoon: CS

Get ready to deal with monsoon: CS

Tribune News Service

Shimla, June 23

Chief Secretary VC Pharka yesterday presided over a meeting of the authorities and discussed necessary preventive measures to be taken for the impending monsoon.

He told them to undertake the process of pre-monsoon de-siltation, clearing of water channels, removal of blockages and encroachments from drainage systems and floodplains.

Pharka directed the deputy commissioners to generate awareness amongst tourists, trekkers and public for taking precautionary measures, besides ensuring better coordination among the departments concerned to mitigate the effects of natural calamities and proper maintenance of essential services.