Anticipating heavy rain in the Nilgiris in the coming days, the district administration has stepped up preparedness to attend to any emergencies.
In a press release, the district administration stated that 42 zonal teams had been formed to maintain vigil across 283 areas most prone to landslips across the district. A total of 456 temporary relief shelters have also been identified and are ready to house people if and when necessary.
A total of 3,500 first responders and 200 Aaptamitra volunteers, who have received training to help out in emergencies, are in a state of preparedness across the district. Officials and government staff working for the revenue department, local civic bodies, health department, sanitation, police, Tangedco, highways as well as fire and rescue services have also been mobilised to help in relief efforts.
