Team Goemkarponn
BICHOLIM: With the monsoon season approaching, the Bicholim administration has intensified preparedness efforts by directing departments and local bodies to take urgent preventive measures against potential rain-related hazards, including dangerous trees, flooding and road damage.
A high-level coordination meeting on pre-monsoon preparedness and disaster management was held at the Office of the Deputy Collector and Sub-Divisional Officer, Bicholim, under the chairmanship of Shubham M. Naik.
The meeting focused on minimising risks to public safety through advance planning and coordinated emergency response measures before the onset of heavy rains.
During the review, Village Panchayats and Municipal Councils were directed to immediately identify dangerous trees within their jurisdictions and initiate proposals for necessary action to prevent accidents during storms and strong winds.
The Public Works Department was instructed to undertake roadside bush cutting, pothole repairs and other road safety works, while ensuring the availability of JCBs and heavy machinery for emergency response. Authorities also directed officials to clear drains and nallahs to avoid waterlogging and flooding in vulnerable areas.
The Electricity Department was asked to complete tree trimming near overhead power lines and prepare contingency plans for rapid restoration of power supply during emergencies. The Water Resources Department was directed to monitor dam levels and carry out desilting and flood mitigation works.
Officials from the Fire and Emergency Services, Police, Health, Civil Supplies, Transport, Agriculture and Forest departments were instructed to keep rescue teams, emergency equipment and essential services ready throughout the monsoon period.
The administration also reviewed the condition of designated relief shelters and directed that all facilities be made fully operational before the rains intensify.
Deputy Collector Shubham Naik stressed the need for timely coordination between departments and proactive action to reduce risks and ensure public safety during the monsoon season.
