In view of the onset of monsoon season, the Deputy Commissioner of Mon district, Ajit Kumar Verma, IAS has issued an advisory to the public on the dos and don’ts as heavy rainfall is expected during the period. The district is likely to experience inundated water logging, flash floods, landslides and rising water level in the rivers and streams because of heavy precipitation in the hill sector, the Advisory stated.

Therefore, as a precautionary measure and in order to avoid any eventualities, the DC has issued the following dos and don’ts for the citizens in both in lowland and foothill areas of Mon District.

– refrain from going to vulnerable spots like landslide prone areas

– avoid movement and overnight stay beside the river banks for picnics, fishing and other water related activities

– avoid taking shelter under large trees

– be watchful on hill roads

– try to note features like cracks on road surface and slopes and alert authorities

– be alert during heavy rainfall and continuous damp weather

– stay out of the path of a landslide or debris flow

– listen for any unusual sound that might indicate moving of debris, trees cracking or rolling boulders

– mark sudden increase in volume of water in streams and transformation from clear to muddy water

Further, the DC instructed the concerned Area Administrative Officers/Head of the Departments/Village Disaster Management Authorities/Village Council Chairman/ Head GB/GBs/Ward Authorities to adhere and take precautionary measures and be alert to any emergencies caused by natural calamities/disaster to save lives and properties during the monsoon period.

In this regard, the DC authorized the village Disaster Management Authorities (VDMAs) Village Councils/Head GBs/Ward authorities to strictly monitor the river banks and the cases/incidents if any may be reported to the DC office through Mobile Number +919366748416 under District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) Mon.