IMD issues red alert for Chandigarh, Mohali, Panchkula
₹33.50 crore has been released immediately from the disaster relief fund of the state. In the meeting, the representative of the Water Resources Department said the water level in Bhakra Dam is 1614.89 feet against the capacity of 1,680 feet.
The water level in Pong Dam is 1350.63 feet while its capacity is 1,390 feet. In Ranjit Sagar Dam, the water level is 1,706.26 feet against the capacity of 1731.99 feet.
Asserting that saving lives was the top priority, Verma directed the officials that priority should be given to the safe evacuation of people from low-lying and flood-prone areas. He asked the power and telecom departments to ensure uninterrupted service.
The water supply department should also ensure providing clean drinking water while the health department should be prepared to fight waterborne diseases, he said. The chief secretary took stock of the situation in which the deputy commissioners of Mohali, Patiala, Rupnagar and Sangrur districts said the situation is serious in some places, but the administration is working promptly.
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