Uttarakhand: There is a possibility of increase in the water level of the rivers due to rain, Secretary Disaster Management instructed the DM of Haridwar, Nainital and Pithoragarh to be careful
On the instructions of Secretary Disaster Management Dr. Ranjit Kumar Sinha, the District Magistrate Haridwar, Nainital and Pithoragarh, on behalf of the State Emergency Operation Center, regarding taking precautions in view of the possibility of increase in the water level of the rivers in the respective districts of Uttarakhand state due to rain. Instructions have been issued in
According to the daily water level and forecast received from Central Water Commission Office, Himalayan Ganga Division, Haridwar, on 07.07.2023 (copy attached) in the water level in Banganga (Raisi) Haridwar, Dhauliganga (Kanjyoti), Pithoragarh and Kosi (Betalghat) Nainital rivers In view of the increasing growth, taking the following precautions in the respective districts, while maintaining readiness and security at every level, controlling the traffic, taking quick on-the-spot action in case of any disaster/accident, immediate exchange of information, disaster preparedness All the nominated officers and departmental nodal officers of the management IRS system should remain in high alert, all revenue sub-inspectors, village development officers, village panchayat officers should remain in their areas, all outposts / police stations should also be in high alert with disaster related equipment and wireless. stay, not to switch off the mobile / phone to any officer / employee during the said period, to take appropriate action to keep raincoats, umbrellas, torch helmets and some necessary equipment and material in their vehicles to the officers, to ensure that people are stranded during the said period. Arrangement of food items and medical facilities on the situation, not allowing the movement of tourists in high Himalayan areas during abnormal weather, warnings of heavy rains, removal of blockages of drains and diversions in city and town areas, Central Water Commission Instructions have been issued to ensure continuous monitoring of water level/danger status from the link http//ffs.india-water.gov.in. Information of any kind of disaster to all the concerned officers SEOC/State Disaster Control Room phone Numbers 0135-2710335, 2664314, 2664315 2664316, Fax No. 0135-2710334, 2664317. Instructions have also been issued to give immediate toll free numbers 1070, 9058441404 and 8218887005.
