Samba, Aug 24: District Magistrate Samba Ayushi Sudan on Sunday undertook an extensive tour of the rain-affected areas in the district, including Bedheri, Manohar Gopala, Mananu and Chak Manga to take firsthand stock of the situation arising out of incessant rainfall.During the visit, the District Magistrate personally interacted with the locals, patiently listening to their grievances and concerns. She assured the people that the district administration stands firmly with them in this hour of difficulty and that every possible measure is being taken to mitigate their hardships.The DM directed the officers of line departments to immediately initiate damage assessment of houses, crops and public infrastructure, and to prioritise restoration of essential services in the affected habitations. She stressed upon prompt coordination between Revenue, PWD, PHE, Power and Rural Development Departments to ensure swift redressal of issues being faced by the public.Sudan also visited the Community Hall, Samba, where several families displaced due to the rains have been temporarily accommodated. She reviewed the relief arrangements, including food, drinking water, bedding, medical aid, sanitation facilities and issued on-the-spot directions for ensuring that all basic needs of the affected families are met without delay.Highlighting the importance of preparedness, the District Magistrate emphasised that disaster response is not only about immediate relief but also about long-term resilience. She asked officials to keep a close vigil on vulnerable locations, maintain the readiness of machinery and ensure public advisories are disseminated widely to avoid any untoward incidents.
