Amarinder Singh takes stock of flood-hit districts in Punjab

After reviewing flood situation in Punjab, Chief Minister Capt Amarinder Singh directed officials to be ready to deal with any eventuality in view of possible flooding in the state.

Chandigarh (Punjab):Punjab Chief Minister Capt Amarinder Singh has directed state government officials to remain alert and prepared to provide all possible help in time of need to the flood people people.

Heavy rains have lashed most parts of the state during the past few days.

Although the weather remained generally dry on Wednesday, normal life was disrupted in Bathinda and Patiala districts. Most parts of Bathinda city were flooded.

The Chief Minister, who is personally monitoring the situation, has asked the deputy commissioners (DCs) to activate the flood control rooms, along with dedicated helplines for immediate transmission of information at various levels at the state headquarters, an official statement issued here on Wednesday said.

He also asked the officials to put in place evacuation plans, including provisioning of boats to ferry out people stuck in flooded areas.

He asked the officials to be alert and ready to tackle any exigency.

Singh called up the DCs of Patiala, Bathinda, Sangrur and Mohali to take stock of the ground situation, it added.

He also instructed officials concerned to immediately deploy teams to ensure de-watering of waterlogged areas.

The chief minister also issued directives to the public works department for immediate repair of the damaged infrastructure, including roads, if there's any.

The Chief Minister also directed the civil surgeons in the state to ensure sufficient stock of medicines to combat the possible outbreak of water-borne diseases.

Principal secretary, animal husbandry, has been asked to tie up with the deputy directors of the Animal Husbandry Department to ensure requisite supply of medicines and fodder for milch cattle.