Uttarakhand / Dehradun: DM increased monitoring, said preventing loss of life is the first priority

While the continuous heavy rains in the capital Dehradun and surrounding areas have increased the risk of landslides in the hilly areas, the waterlogging in the plains has further increased the difficulties of the people. The effect of rain is clearly visible on public life.

DM said preventing loss of life is the first priority

District Magistrate Savin Bansal is keeping an eye on the situation. The DM said that the main focus of the administration is to prevent any kind of loss of life and property. He said that wherever the systems are being affected, all necessary steps are being taken to restore them immediately.

It is important to keep the machinery of the administration in order

DM Bansal clarified that it is very important to keep the machinery, forces and essential services of the administration in order. For this, officers are put on duty in the control room from time to time, so that the incoming complaints and the situation in the field can be constantly monitored.

Special eye on sensitive areas: DM

The DM also said that special attention is being kept on sensitive areas and the effort is to keep the damage to a minimum. Also, the reach of the administration is being enhanced by making the response time more streamlined, so that quick relief and assistance can be ensured in case of a disaster.