Deputy Commissioner (DC) Himanshu Jain on Tuesday announced that the 24x7 flood control rooms in all sub-divisions of Ludhiana district will start functioning from June 15 to Sep 30 to closely monitor and respond to any flood-like situation during the upcoming monsoon season. The control rooms will function round the clock to ensure prompt reporting and response to flood-related emergencies.
The DC stated residents can report any flood-like situation through the control room numbers. A duty roster for the staff has already been prepared, while senior administrative officers have been assigned rotational supervision responsibilities to ensure the effective functioning of the control rooms.
“The objective of these control rooms is to facilitate the timely receipt and dissemination of information regarding floods, breaches in embankments, and other emergency situations,” Jain added. He emphasized that all information received from the public or field staff must be acted upon immediately, with departments ensuring swift coordination and assistance to minimize any loss of life or property.
Reviewing flood-prevention works in vulnerable areas, Jain directed officials to expedite and complete the ongoing strengthening of embankments and other protective infrastructure at flood-prone locations. He stressed that the district administration is fully alert to prevent any untoward incident during the rainy season.
The DC further stated that comprehensive arrangements have already been made to tackle potential flood situations. Contingency plans have been prepared by all concerned departments, which have also been equipped with the necessary resources to respond effectively to emergencies.
He urged residents to promptly report any flood-related incident and cooperate with officials to ensure public safety during the monsoon season.
Flood Control Room Contact Numbers
For flood-related emergencies, residents can contact:
District Flood Control Room, Ludhiana: 0161-2433100
Ludhiana (East): 0161-2922330
Ludhiana (West): 0161-2412555
Jagraon: 01624-223256
Khanna:01628-226091
Samrala: 01628-262354
Payal: 01628-276892
Raikot: 01624-264350