HOLDS MEETING WITH THE OFFICERS TO REVIEW THE FLOOD PROTECTION ARRANGEMENTS IN DISTRICT
Jalandhar, June 22(wishavwarta):-
Deputy Commissioner Jalandhar Mr. Ghanshyam Thori today directed the Sub Divisional Magistrates ensure that the work of strengthening the embankments along with river Satluj was completed before the advent of the rainy season.
Chairing a meeting here at his office to review the flood protection arrangements, the Deputy Commissioner said that the entire work for flood protection needs to be completed well before the starting of rainy season so that any sort of flood like situation could be averted. He said that the entire stretch along with river especially in the Phillaur and Shahkot Sub Divisions should be strengthened in a time bound manner. Expressing satisfaction over the ongoing work, Mr. Thori asked the officers to make sure that the entire work was completed within two weeks.
The Deputy Commissioner said that any sort of laxity in this work was totally unwarranted and undesirable. He said that all the concerned departments should work in unison with each other to ensure that it was completed swiftly. Mr. Thori said that he would be personally conducted on the spot inspection of the ongoing works during the coming days.
The Deputy Commissioner asked the Sub Divisional Magistrates to daily monitor the progress of the work and submit a detailed report regarding these to him. He said that any sort of laxity in this work would not be tolerated and the work must be completed in the time bound manner. Mr. Thori said that the district administration should remain fully vigil, so as to avoid any sort of untoward incident due to ensuing rainy season.