flood preparedness

Directions came as part of a wider review of flood preparedness in the district

In a recent collaborative examination with officials from the Water Resources Department, civil society organizations have uncovered troubling deficiencies in the flood mitigation efforts within Barak Valley.

Bhubaneswar's urban local bodies are preparing for the monsoon. A new SOP directs them to ensure drainage systems are clear and safe. Low-lying areas will receive special attention for waterlogging. Relief centers will be ready. Officials are accountable for preparedness. Citizens are asked to cooperate for a safe monsoon season.

Silchar is grappling with pre-monsoon rainfalls that have inundated our community, revealing alarmingly poor drainage infrastructure and a lack of civic readiness. Residents find themselves navigating through flooded streets, grappling with health risks and damage to their homes from blocked drains and a burst pipeline.

Following a tragic incident where seven people died after a hospital compound wall collapsed due to heavy rain, Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah has suspended an executive engineer. The government is tightening safety measures, ordering the eviction of vendors from dangerous structures, and identifying vulnerable city locations. Preparations are underway for the approaching monsoon.

A nationwide test of a new cell broadcast disaster warning system caused widespread confusion and alarm across India Saturday morning. Phones blared "Extremely Severe Alert" messages, startling commuters, theatre-goers, and patients. While intended to test reach and speed, the drill highlighted the need for clearer communication about such vital emergency alerts.