MC preps for monsoon, sets up 18 flood control teams

Chandigarh: Ahead of the monsoon season, MC commissioner Amit Kumar reviewed arrangements made by the civic body to tackle waterlogging and other rain-related emergencies.As part of its comprehensive monsoon preparedness plan, the MC has constituted 18 special flood control teams and operationalised seven flood/waterlogging control rooms across the city.These arrangements will remain in force from June 20 to Sept 30 to ensure prompt response and effective redressal of waterlogging complaints and emergency situations.Control rooms will function round-the-clock with dedicated staff deployed in three shifts.Total of eighteen emergency response teams comprising officials from the public health, roads and buildings (B&R), horticulture, medical officer health (MoH), electrical and fire departments have been deployed at strategic locations across the city.Five water tankers along with drivers will remain available round-the-clock for emergency operations.Fire department personnel trained in disaster management will be stationed at key locations for prompt emergency response.The B&R Wing will undertake immediate barricading and safety measures at collapse-prone or damaged sites.No casual leave or earned leave shall be granted to officials and staff engaged in monsoon emergency duties during the operational period, except under exceptional circumstances.Departments concerned have been directed to ensure availability of adequate manpower and resources for immediate deployment, whenever required.Two enforcement vehicles will be stationed at each control room to facilitate field inspections and emergency response.Box: Control room numbers to report waterlogging and related issues:Sector 11 Fire StationAreas Covered: Sectors 1–6, 11–12, 14, Khuda Lahora, Khuda Jassu, Khuda Alisher, Khuda Lahora Colony (Parts I & II), Dhanas and SarangpurPhone: 0172-2747820Sector 38 Fire StationAreas Covered: Sectors 36–42, 53–56, Dadumajra Colony, Maloya, Palsora, Badheri and ButerlaPhone: 0172-2690523Sector 17 Fire StationAreas Covered: Sectors 9, 10, 15–18 and 21–24Phone: 0172-2703507Industrial Area Phase-I Fire StationAreas Covered: Sector 20, Sectors 28–30, Industrial Area Phase-I, Raipur Kalan and DariaPhone: 0172-2655816Industrial Area Phase-II Fire StationAreas Covered: Sectors 31, 47–50, 63, 3 BRD, Industrial Area Phase-II, Ram Darbar, Hallomajra and BehlanaPhone: 0172-2642611Sector 32 Fire StationAreas Covered: Sectors 32–35, 43–46, 51–52 and 61Phone: 0172-2648610Manimajra Fire StationAreas Covered: Manimajra, IT Park, Kishangarh, Mauli Jagran, Sectors 7–8, 19 and 26–27Phone: 0172-2734656Each control room will have dedicated field teams comprising field managers (FMs), multi-task workers (MTWs), public health officials and supporting staff.The public health officer (PHO) concerned will act as the single point of contact (SPOC) for coordination and effective response.