DM reviews flood preparedness in Madhubani
Madhubani: Madhubani DM Anand Sharma inspected several flood-prone panchayats in Madhepur block, including Gadhgaon, Basipatti and Mahapatiya, on Thursday. He reviewed preparations and visited the Koshi embankment with officials and engineers.
The DM directed identification and preparation of flood relief centres and called for coordination with the mukhiya and panchayat secretary. "Preparations are in full swing and residents must remain alert and cooperative," he said.
Health facilities and local feedback on schemes were also reviewed. Those present were additional collector Santosh Kumar, DPRO Parimal Kumar, executive magistrate Kumar Gaurav and other officials.
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