Local bodies in Ernakulam told to open control rooms before monsoon strengthens
Local self-government institutions in Ernakulam are required to establish round-the-clock control rooms ahead of the southwest monsoon's expected landfall on May 26. The District Collector has emphasized the need for preparedness, including the removal of hazardous trees and ensuring relief camps are adequately equipped. Local bodies must also gather information on vulnerable populations and submit necessary data to the District Disaster Management Authority before May 25.
- ▪The southwest monsoon is expected to make landfall on May 26.
- ▪Local bodies have been directed to open control rooms and prepare action plans for rain-related incidents.
- ▪Authorities must ensure relief camps have basic facilities and submit proposals for additional funding if needed.
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With the southwest monsoon expected to make the landfall on May 26, all local self-government institutions in Ernakulam have been directed to open round-the-clock control rooms before the rain gains strength. District Collector G. Priyanka issued the order while reviewing the monsoon preparedness measures.Official sources said almost half the local bodies in the district had already prepared specific action plans, as per general guidelines, to face the rain-related incidents. “Others are in the process of preparing the plan, and they have been instructed to complete the procedures without delay,” a key district official said.The local bodies have been instructed to take immediate steps to cut and remove hazardous trees and to procure or hire necessary equipment.
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