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Monitor vulnerable areas continuously: DC

Mangaluru: With Dakshina Kannada receiving widespread rainfall, deputy commissioner (in-charge) K Anandh directed continuous monitoring in areas prone to flooding and waterlogging. Presiding over a meeting of the District Disaster Management Authority at the Praja Soudha on Wednesday, he said that necessary measures should be taken to prevent water stagnation in low-lying areas that were flooded during previous monsoons. Regular visits must be made to such places to ensure the smooth flow of water without any blockages. He stressed that human negligence must not lead to loss of life. Landslide-prone and flood-prone areas must be identified in advance, and residents evacuated during red alerts. He warned that any negligence in disaster management would not be tolerated and that strict action would be taken under the Disaster Management Act against negligent staff or officials. Village accountants, PDOs, and heads of urban local bodies must be available and respond to public grievances. The control room must function round the clock, he said. "To prevent injuries or casualties caused by trees or electric lines during the rainy season, the forest department and Mescom must take swift action. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like [Click Here] - 2025 Top Trending Search - Local network access Esseps Learn More Undo Trees posing danger and electricity lines must be cleared. The fire department and Mescom should deploy additional vehicles if needed. Drains on both sides of highways must be cleaned to avoid waterlogging. Dilapidated school and anganwadi buildings must be cleared. Teachers must ensure that children do not touch electric switches or cables in schools, and no classes should be conducted in structurally unsafe rooms," he added. During heavy rain, restrictions must be imposed on tourists and the public from visiting waterfalls and the seashore. Fishermen have already been directed not to enter rivers with boats. During the fishing ban period, labourers must not sleep in boats. The minor irrigation department must take steps to desilt dams and small barrages under its jurisdiction. Technical study A technical study, Hydrological and Hydraulic Assessment of Sub-Watersheds around Mangaluru International Airport was conducted in collaboration with the NITK. On allegations that low-lying areas are getting inundated due to runoff from the Mangaluru Airport runway, the DC directed airport authorities to take appropriate action and build public trust. In response, airport representatives clarified that no water was accumulating on the runway. Water testing The DC instructed that drinking water supplied by urban local bodies and gram panchayats be tested in a laboratory every 15 days. "Care should be taken to prevent drinking water pipelines from being connected with sewage pipelines. All local bodies must ensure water is free from contaminants. The health department must raise awareness about boiling drinking water. People should boil even well water before consumption for better health," he advised. Additional DC G Santosh, Mangaluru City Corporation commissioner Ravichandra Naik and ACP Geetha Kulkarni were present.