DC directs SDMs to ensure timely completion of flood protection works

Ludhiana, June 11, 2024 Deputy Commissioner Sakshi Sawhney on Tuesday chaired a meeting to review flood control arrangements in the district. She asked the Sub Divisional Magistrates (SDMs) to ensure that flood protection works in their areas are completed by the end of the month. 

Sawhney emphasized daily monitoring of the progress of the works and submission of detailed reports. She stated that any delay would not be tolerated and urged a time-bound completion of the work. The officials were also instructed to finalize the duty roster for staff in the flood control room and to appoint senior officers on a rotation basis to monitor the room.

Sawhney reviewed the arrangements made by various departments, including Food & Supply, Irrigation, Power, Drainage, Municipal Corporation and Police, to tackle flood situations. The drainage department was directed to clean all drains, including those upstream and downstream of Buddha Nullah. Additionally, a detailed report was sought from the Municipal Corporation Ludhiana regarding the cleaning and strengthening of the embankments of Buddha Nullah under its jurisdiction. 

The Deputy Commissioner stressed that the officials should remain vigilant to avoid any untoward incidents during the upcoming rainy season. Officials were directed to strengthen flood-prone sensitive areas to minimize damage in the event of a flood. She said that the district administration would make adequate arrangements to handle any situation related to the rainy season, and contingency plans had been prepared by every department.

Furthermore, an evacuation plan in case of a flood was also discussed and sensitive areas along with safe relocation places for residents of flood-prone areas were directed to be identified. 

The District Revenue Officer, Gurjinder Singh, DFSC Sanjay Sharma, SDO Gagandeep Singh, and others were also present at the meeting.