Daijiworld Media Network – Mangaluru

Mangaluru, Oct 31: Deputy commissioner (DC) Darshan H V has directed officials to take immediate measures without delay if problems arise in the supply of drinking water or fodder for livestock. He instructed the concerned departments to complete the necessary preparations in anticipation of possible challenges in the coming days.

Chairing a meeting of the District Disaster Management Authority at the deputy commissioner's office, Darshan H V said that necessary precautionary measures must be taken to manage drought conditions effectively. Regarding drinking water supply, he directed officials to complete the tendering process in advance and make the necessary arrangements to ensure that water can be supplied as soon as a demand arises. He stressed that arrangements for drinking water supply must be made immediately without any delay.

He also directed officials to inspect anganwadi centres and school buildings and undertake the necessary repair works promptly. The concerned officials must give priority to children's safety and ensure that the repair works are completed without delay, he said.

The meeting discussed drought management, damage caused by monsoon rains, and damage to public property resulting from a fire accident in Surathkal.

The DC directed that task force committee meetings at the taluk level must be held every 15 days without fail. The meetings should review the drinking water supply situation, availability of fodder for livestock, and matters related to disaster management, and initiate necessary precautionary measures.

He also instructed officials to submit reports on the measures taken at the taluk level.

Additional deputy commissioner Raju K, Mangaluru sub-divisional officer Meenakshi Arya, and senior officials from various departments were present at the meeting.