‘We are ready to handle natural disasters’
The Hindu
Udupi district administration says it is in touch with National Disaster Response Force team
Udupi Deputy Commissioner G. Jagadeesha on Tuesday informed Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa that the administration is geared up to face any eventuality arising out of natural disasters during the current monsoon season. He was participating in Udupi in a video conference meeting chaired by Mr. Yediyurappa who interacted with district administrations of 13 rain-ravaged districts. Mr. Jagadeesha said that every gram panchayat has prepared a disaster management plan. The district administration is in constant touch with the National Disaster Response Force team stationed in Mangaluru. Panchayats in need of boats are provided with fibre boats to manage events arising out of floods.More Related News