Stay vigilant, take proactive steps, Sukhu directs Deputy Commissioners

Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu today directed all district administrations in the state to remain alert and take proactive measures to avert any untoward incidents.

The Chief Minister took feedback over telephone from the Deputy Commissioners to assess the situation arising from the ongoing torrential rain in various districts. He also urged people not to go near to rivers and nullahs during the rainy season.

He said, “People’s safety is our foremost priority. I request everyone to avoid going near water bodies and strictly follow all advisories issued by the district administrations.” The Chief Minister also emphasised the importance of coordination among departments to ensure a timely response during an emergency such as landslides, road blockages or flashfloods.

The Chief Minister also directed the administrations to ensure proper arrangements of essential services during the rainy season so that people did not face inconvenience in their day-to-day activities.

He expressed grief over the death of a newly-married couple at Sutah gram panchayat in Chamba district where a house collapsed after hit by a landslide. He prayed to the Almighty to grant peace to the departed souls and strength to the bereaved family members of the deceased.