Monsoon preparedness: MC forms 18 flood-control teams

The Municipal Corporation Commissioner, Amit Kumar, held a review meeting of 18 special flood-control teams here today to gauge preparedness for the monsoon season. The MC has also operationalised 7 flood/waterlogging control rooms across the city.

The arrangements will remain in force till September 30 to ensure swift response and redressal of waterlogging and rain-related emergencies.

Each control room will function 24×7 with designated teams working in three shifts. Citizens can lodge complaints regarding waterlogging through the dedicated control room phone numbers.

Each control room has dedicated field teams, including field managers, multi-task workers and public health officials. The public health officer will serve as the single point of contact in control room, coordinating across departments.

18 emergency response teams comprising officials from Public Health, B&R, Horticulture, MOH, Electrical, and Fire Department have been stationed in key sectors of the city. Five water tankers with drivers will be available round-the-clock. Officers said the Fire Department personnel trained in disaster management will be stationed strategically for emergency handling. Barricading at collapse sites will be handled by the B&R wing. No casual or earned leave will be granted to staff during the monsoon period. All departments have been instructed to ensure immediate emergency response and provide necessary manpower from their current strength. Two enforcement vehicles will be provided at each control room for mobility.

Chandigarh