SOUTH GOA ON ALERT: 50% DESILTING DONE, FLOOD ZONES IDENTIFIED, CONTROL ROOMS SET UP FOR MONSOON
A review meeting regarding Monsoon Preparedness in South Goa District was chaired by Ms. Egna Cleetus, IAS, Collector and Chairperson of the District Disaster Management Authority, South Goa, in the presence of Shri. Ramesh Gaonkar, Additional Collector-II and Shri Velton Tellis, Deputy Collector, South-I.
The meeting was attended by SDMs, Mamlatdars, Chief Officers of Municipalities and BDOs of the concerned talukas.
During the meeting, the concerned BDOs informed that nearly 50% of the desilting work of nallas and drainage systems has been completed in the respective talukas. Further, the SDMs informed that the Electricity Department and WRD have undertaken the cutting of dangerous trees ahead of the monsoon season as a preventive measure.
The concerned SDMs also informed that flood-prone areas have been identified and signages are being installed at such locations to ensure public safety during the monsoon season. It was further informed that the construction work of the cross drainage at Hospicio, South Goa, is pending and will be completed on time after complying with the report of the concerned SDM. Detailed discussions were also held regarding the Paroda drainage issue, and emphasis was laid on taking timely preventive measures.
In view of monsoon preparedness, control rooms have been set up at the concerned taluka levels for effective coordination and emergency response.
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