Vineet Kumar chairing the monsoon preparedness meeting in
Wokha town on May 15.
- DIMAPUR — To
ensure preparedness and mitigate any disaster at the earliest, the Wokha and
Kiphire district administrations held a monsoon preparedness meeting with
allied departments at the conference hall of the deputy commissioner’s office
on May 15 in their respective districts.
- The meeting in Wokha was presided over by the deputy
commissioner (DC), Vineet Kumar.
Discussions revolved around key precautionary measures including landslide
preparedness and the clearing of drainage systems along the National Highway,
connecting roads across Wokha town and the Wokha-Merapani road to prevent
blockages and disruptions caused by heavy rains.
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- Health-related concerns including availability of medical
equipment and essential medicines, risk of epidemic outbreaks and the need for
heightened awareness regarding waterborne diseases during the monsoon season
were discussed.
- A DIPR report stated that officials have emphasised the
importance of proactive health preparedness to safeguard public well-being.
- The meeting also discussed on the availability of essential
commodities, ensuring efficient supply chain during peak monsoon periods
particularly in the event of disasters or unforeseen crises. Discussions also
included resource inventory management and power line maintenance, highlighting
the need for uninterrupted electricity supply and infrastructure resilience
during extreme weather conditions.
