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DIMAPUR — Deputy Commissioner, Mon, Ajit Kumar Verma, has issued an advisory to the general public of Mon district, in anticipation of heavy rainfall during the monsoon period.
The DC in the advisory on Tuesday informed that the district is likely to experience water logging, flash floods, landslides and rising water levels in rivers and streams due to heavy precipitation in the hill sector.
As a precautionary measure, Verma urged the public to avoid vulnerable areas prone to landslides, refrain from staying near riverbanks for picnics, fishing, or other water-related activities and also avoid seeking shelter under large trees.
He also advised people to remain vigilant on hill roads, noting any cracks on road surfaces and slopes and to promptly report them to the authorities.
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=1]“During heavy rainfall and continuous damp weather, people are encouraged to be cautious and stay away from the path of potential landslides or debris flows, being attentive to any unusual sounds indicating moving debris, tree cracking, or rolling boulders,” the advisory stated.
Additionally, sudden increases in water volume in streams and a transformation from clear to muddy water should be observed closely.
The Deputy Commissioner further directed the area administrative officers, heads of offices, village disaster management authorities (VDMAs), village council chairmen, GBs and ward authorities concerned, to take precautionary measures and be prepared to address any emergencies caused by natural calamities during the monsoon period.
The advisory also emphasised monitoring of riverbanks by VDMAs, village councils, head GBs and ward authorities.
It further informed that any incident should be reported to the District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) via mobile number +919366748416.
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