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NDRF personnel during a relief operation in flood affected areas of Navsari in Gujarat. (Photo: PTI)
In record time, within a week, we provided relief to the people. We have provided help worth more than Rs 20 crore worth relief materials to the people”
Following a request from the Gujarat government, six columns of the Indian Army also conducted rescue operations in the flood-affected areas.Meanwhile, Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel also conducted continuous review meetings and received detailed reports from district collectors and municipal commissioners regarding the prompt relocation of people to safer locations, rescue operations, the availability of essential supplies, and the arrangement of relief kitchens during the meeting.
The Chief Minister advised people to follow the guidelines issued by the disaster management authorities and to cooperate with district administration when required for evacuation, as it is in the best interest of protecting lives and property.Chief Secretary Raj Kumar suggested that district collectors and municipal commissioners stay alert to the warnings issued by the Meteorological Department from time to time and plan in advance to handle the situation in their respective districts and cities.
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First Published: Sep 21 2024 | 10:34 AM IST
