Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav visited the Situation Room at the State Disaster Command and Control Centre and reviewed the situation arising from heavy rainfall, waterlogging and floods across the State. He reviewed rescue operations underway at various locations to evacuate people affected by waterlogging and floods. The Chief Minister also interacted virtually with affected residents, rescue personnel and local people.
Additional Chief Secretary, Home, Shri Sanjay Shukla, Director General of Police Shri Kailash Makwana and Director, Home Guards, Smt. Pragya Richa were present in the Situation Room.
CM Dr. Yadav Appreciates SDRF, Police, Home Guards and Local Residents
Chief Minister Dr. Yadav said that prompt action by the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), Police and Home Guards had helped save the lives of 527 people. He described this as a commendable example of the dedication and spirit of service demonstrated by the Police and Home Guards. The Chief Minister also appreciated the initiative taken by local residents involved in rescue operations. He said that arrangements would be made to honour those who have helped save lives.
Chief Minister Dr. Yadav said that rescue operations are being carried out round the clock wherever required across the state. Police and district administration authorities are arranging food for all those in need. District-level police and administrative authorities have been directed to work in close coordination, with assistance from neighbouring districts being sought wherever necessary. He added that air ambulance services would also be made available wherever required.
CM Dr. Yadav Directs Officials to Take All Possible Precautions
Chief Minister Dr. Yadav directed district officials to work with complete alertness, efficiency, sensitivity and restraint in view of the prevailing disaster situation. He instructed officials to seek support through coordination at the divisional and state levels whenever required. The Chief Minister directed officials to take all possible precautions in areas affected by heavy rainfall, waterlogging and floods. He specifically instructed that vehicles must not be allowed to cross culverts when water is flowing over them. From the Situation Room, the Chief Minister virtually reviewed rescue operations underway in Rajgarh, Sehore, Agar Malwa, Vidisha and Khandwa districts.
