DM INSPECTS FLOOD AFFECTED AREAS

DM INSPECTS FLOOD AFFECTED AREAS

7-SEP-ENG 2

RAJIV NAYAN AGRAWAL

ARA----------------------------The district administration is fully active and responsive regarding the flood situation in Bihar's Bhojpur district. In this context, District Magistrate Manesh Kumar Meena visited the flood-affected areas of Shahpur block to assess the ground reality of ongoing relief and rescue operations.

The District Magistrate toured the Lachhu Tola and Shyam Baba ka Dera areas of Shahpur block using an SDRF boat. During the visit, he first inspected the community kitchen operating in the area. Reaffirming his commitment to the public, the District Magistrate not only closely examined the quality and hygiene of the food but also tasted it himself to verify its quality. Additionally, he interacted directly with the flood-affected people eating at the kitchen and gathered detailed information about their problems and needs.

To ensure robust healthcare arrangements, the District Magistrate also inspected the medical camp set up in the area. He reviewed the available health facilities, the stock of life-saving medicines, and the overall medical setup. He issued clear instructions ensuring that there should be no delay in providing medical assistance to the affected people under any circumstances and that proper health facilities be made available to them in a timely manner.

Ensuring the safety of livestock and the availability of fodder during the floods is a priority for the district administration. The District Magistrate inspected the camp established for animals and the cattle fodder distribution center. He instructed the concerned officials to ensure that livestock owners face no difficulties and that fodder remains continuously available as required.

Speaking to the media after the visit, District Magistrate Manesh Kumar Meena stated that the district administration is keeping a close watch on the provision of relief materials, food, health services, cattle fodder, and transportation arrangements in the flood-affected areas. The administration's primary objective is to ensure that the affected people and their livestock receive all possible assistance in a timely manner.