Punjab Newsline, Shimla, June 28-
Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu while interacting with the media here today said that the state government was fully prepared to deal with any potential disaster related challenges during the monsoon.
He said that the government has taken effective steps at various levels and all departments have been instructed to remain vigilant and responsive to any potential emergencies. The Chief Minister said that the Disaster Management Authority was working in coordination with various departments so as to ensure implementation of preventive measures.
He said that adequate manpower and machinery have been deployed at identified vulnerable locations, besides conducting regular mock drills and providing trainings related to disaster management to the field staff and other officials.
Apart from this, regular meetings on disaster preparedness have been conducted with all the district administrations, said the Chief Minister.He has also urged the public to remain cautious, and not to venture near rivers and rivulets during the monsoon season