Gujarat Deputy CM Harsh Sanghavi Leads Heavy Rainfall Preparedness Review

Gujarat Deputy CM Harsh Sanghavi reviews heavy rainfall situation, directs round-the-clock preparedness

Gandhinagar, July 7

According to a release, the meeting was held in Gandhinagar through video conference in view of the heavy to extremely heavy rainfall recorded in several parts of the state over the last 24 hours. The Deputy Chief Minister reviewed the prevailing situation and disaster management preparedness with senior officials from the affected districts.

Sanghavi interacted with Collectors, Superintendents of Police, District Development Officers and Municipal Commissioners of Surat, Navsari, Valsad, Bhavnagar, Dahod, Panchmahal, Mahisagar, Mehsana, Surendranagar, Ahmedabad, Amreli, Dang, Tapi, Junagadh and Gir Somnath districts to assess the ground situation, the release said.

The Deputy Chief Minister directed all district administrations to remain operational round the clock to respond to any emergency and ensure that control rooms function continuously. He also instructed officials to immediately deploy National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) teams wherever required in low-lying and heavy rainfall-affected areas.

According to the release, directions were also issued to ensure timely evacuation of residents from waterlogging- and flood-prone areas to designated shelters and provide food, drinking water and medical facilities. Officials were further instructed to continuously monitor roads, power supply and communication networks to minimise disruption caused by heavy rainfall.

"The State Government is continuously monitoring the situation. Ensuring the safety and well-being of citizens during emergencies is the Government's highest priority," Sanghavi said, adding that all necessary arrangements had been put in place to ensure close coordination among district administrations and a swift response.

— ANI