KATHUA: Sub-Divisional Magistrate Billawar Rajeshwar Singh Charak convened a meeting with the officers of various departments to discuss anti flood measures at Billawar today. SDM impressed upon the concerned officers to work in synergy to ensure adequate steps are taken in time and a well conceived contingency plan is chalked out to deal with the situation.
During the meeting Quick Response Teams (QRT) at block level were constituted comprising of concerned Tehsildar, BDO’s and SHO/Incharge Police Post for coordinating the action during flood. It was informed that a control room has been established in the office of AEE flood control Sub Division Billawar and another at Police Station, Billawar to ensure better coordination and prompt response.
SDM also directed the officers of health department to make necessary arrangements with regard to medicines, hygiene and sanitation in the flood affected areas to avoid spreading of flood related diseases. He also directed Tehsil Supply Officer to stock adequate ration in the stores. SDM also directed the Assistant Engineer Flood Control Billawar to issue duty roaster of the officials for the ensuing mansoon season and fix sign boards at vulnerable spots. Among other AEE, Flood Control, Irrigation, PHE, Dy CEO, Tehsildar Billawar, Lohai Malhar, BMO, and officers of line departments were also present in the meeting.