STRENGTHENING WORK OF ‘SAFETY DAM’ STARTD IN RAJAPUR-BINDGAMA AREA

STRENGTHENING WORK OF ‘SAFETY DAM’ STARTD IN RAJAPUR-BINDGAMA AREA

19-JULY-ENG 13

RAJIV NAYAN AGRAWAL

ARA---------------------------The district administration has taken a big step in time in flood prone sensitive areas like Rajapur and Bindgama of Bhojpur district. The work of strengthening the "Safety Dam" has been started rapidly for protection from possible floods. The district administration is looking fully alert in this direction and all precautionary safety measures have been started before the flood.

On the instructions of District Magistrate Bhojpur Shri Tanay Sultania, work has been started to strengthen the safety dam in view of the horror of floods in Rajapur and Bindgama areas. The administration is trying to protect life and property in any emergency situation.

According to the information, the District Magistrate had received information that the strength of the dam may be adversely affected due to road construction and mining activities going on around the safety dam. As soon as the information was received, the district administration showed promptness and took immediate action. The Sub-Divisional Officer (SDO) and the mining department team visited the spot and inspected the situation and safety works were started in the affected areas with immediate effect.

It has been made clear by the administration that under no circumstances will the strength of the safety dam be compromised. The District Magistrate has directed that if the safety dam is threatened by illegal mining or other activity at any place, strict action will be taken against it.

The district administration is constantly vigilant in the affected areas. As part of pre-flood preparations, not only are the safety dams being strengthened but the water level of the rivers is also being continuously monitored. Technical teams have also been kept in active mode by the administration so that immediate action can be taken in case of any kind of disaster.

District Magistrate Tanay Sultania has appealed to the regional people to avoid rumors and follow the instructions of the administration. For any emergency or complaint, contact the district control room and helpline number immediately. The administration has strengthened the monitoring system up to all panchayats and ward levels.

Joint teams of Mining Department, Irrigation Department, Disaster Management and local administration are continuously inspecting the site. Daily reports are being sent to the DM. The District Magistrate has instructed that any weak part of the dam should be immediately identified and the repair work should be completed expeditiously.

Bhojpur District Administration has made it clear that under no circumstances, no laxity will be taken in the safety of lives and property of the people. Additional SDRF teams have also been kept on standby if needed.

Security works are being regularly reviewed in other flood affected areas including Rajapur-Bindgama. The villagers have appreciated this quick action of the administration and have breathed a sigh of relief that this time full preparations are being made for the possible flood.