Delhi Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa held a video conference with the District Magistrates (DMs) of all 11 districts to review the national capital's preparations for the ongoing Ganesh Chaturthi and upcoming Durga Puja visarjan festivities.
Senior officials from the Department of Environment and the Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) apprised him on future climate trends projected up to 2050 and the corresponding adaptive measures across all priority sectors.
Mohali Deputy Commissioner Komal Mittal reviewed the situation on Monday following the release of additional water from Sukhna Headworks into Sukhna Choe and assured residents that the situation is under control, with no cause for panic.
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Sunday reviewed the flood situation arising due to incessant rainfall and the damage caused across the state.
In the wake of rising water levels of the Ghaggar river, Dera Bassi MLA S Kuljeet Singh Randhawa, on Sunday, visited the Tiwana embankment of the Ghaggar river along with senior officials to review the situation. He assured residents that the local administration is fully alert and prepared
Lieutenant General Manoj Kumar Katiyar, Army Commander, Western Command, visited the forward areas affected by the recent floods in Jammu and Punjab to review the ongoing Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) operations.
The Principal Bench of the National Green Tribunal (NGT), comprising Justice Arun Kumar Tyagi (Judicial Member) and Dr. Afroz Ahmad (Expert Member), held a hearing in the matter pertaining to illegal encroachments and floodplain management along the Rispana river in Dehradun.
Despite the substantial rainfall and the necessary opening of the Sukhna Lake gates to release excess water, no major damage has been reported in the visited areas. This can be attributed to the proactive measures and preparedness undertaken well in advance of the monsoon season.
Director General of Police (DGP) Jammu and Kashmir, Nalin Prabhat, visited the forward areas of the Border District Kathua on Saturday to review the security situation in the aftermath of heavy flooding.
The meeting was held to review the condition of the Jammu-Srinagar NH-44 and other major roads damaged by the recent incessant rains. Abdullah directed the authorities to ensure swift restoration, along with smooth traffic movement.
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Saturday reviewed the relief and rescue operations being carried out in the disaster-affected areas of the state. He directed to take all precautionary measures for the safety of life and property in disaster-sensitive areas and areas prone t