All out measures taken to protect the dykes, special attention given on health & hygiene: DC Jalli

July 5: There is no over topping at Bethukandi though water level is above danger level. Bethukandi breach works were taken up on war footing under close monitoring of administration through thick of the night and day. Water Resources and Irrigation Department worked together to seal the gaps in the breached area. Preventive measures were taken up by dumping B type bags inside the chamber of sluice gate and raising the ring bund to withstand river water pressure, if any. Though till now, the water level of river Barak is above the danger level, yet the situation is under control. This was informed by Deputy Commissioner, Cachar, Keerthi Jalli on Tuesday. She further urged upon the public not to panic and follow the safety measures.

She further informed that proper inspection of other rural dykes in the district is carried out by the concerned departments. The sluice gates in Kalain area could not be opened as till now, the water level is quite high in that side.

As regards relief measures, DC Jalli said, “As of now, 35,000 quintal rice was distributed till now. We have provided 600 gm rice, 100 gm dal, 30 ml oil and salt were distributed ward-wise in urban Silchar. We are also providing relief materials to rural areas on the basis of priority. 6,000 quintal cattle feed was also distributed. We are also to provide Rs.3,800 each to families staying in camps and camp-like structure for purchasing utensils and clothes as per the instruction of CM Sir. Till now, we have collected data of 13,000 families eligible for this scheme. If anyone finds that his/her family is missing from this list, then he/she may contact with us with their bank account number and copy of Aadhaar card. Apart from this, the students will also get Rs.1,000 per head upto TDC 3rd year. Those students who does not have bank account will be given the amount in the account of their parents.”

“The DTR restoration is also going on in a war-footing. As 33 kv Chencoorie DSS is still submerged in flood water, the load of Chencoorie DSS is fed from 33 kV Meherpur DSS. Due to the additional burden on Meherpur DSS, there may be occasional load shedding in some areas to keep the system running smoothly,” added the Deputy Commissioner. As the electric supply is becoming normal, we are ensuring restoration of water supply in those areas. We are also providing drinking water through tanks and providing tablets for water purification,” quipped DC Jalli.

As regards mobile connectivity, the Deputy Commissioner said, “Restoration of mobile network is also of topmost priority. I have been personally reviewing the same everyday. As of now, 5 towers of Jio, 2 of Airtel, 6 of Vodafone and 47 towers of BSNL are yet to be restored. The rest have been restored properly. We are trying for the cent percent restoration of mobile network at the earliest.”

As regards health measures, DC Jalli said, “We have deputed 28 ward-wise teams and 162 teams for GP areas, which also comprises of teachers, ASHA workers, Anganwadi workers, Jeebika Sakhi are going from place to place to create awareness among the masses. They are enlightening the people about the measures to be followed as regards health and hygiene. We are trying all possible measures to prevent the outbreak of any epidemic. We are also providing Halogen tablets. Please remember that one tablet is to be used for a minimum of 20 litres of water and not less than that. We are also providing ORS and Zinc. Zinc is only for diarrhea and such type of conditions. For children the dosage is 10 mg and for adults, it is 20 mg. Please don’t consume overdose, which may be risky.”

She also said that, if anyone has fever or loose motion for more than 24 hours, then they should immediately report to the nearest health facility, where treatment will be provided free of cost.

DC also said, “Rice is available in the ration shops. We have issued rice for the months of May, June, July and August. You try to collect it as per your convenience. We solicit the support of all. Stay safe and healthy.”

Regarding stagnant water in the town, DC Keerthi Jalli elaborated upon the measures adopted by the district administration. She said, “Around 8 pumps were being used in Banglaghat area to pump out the accumulated water from Rangirkhal to Ghagra. Apart from this, pumps were also installed at Chandicharan Road, Subhas Nagar, Itkhola etc to drain out the stagnant water. We are hopeful that through this process the stagnant water from the town area will be trained out within a maximum of 3 days, if there is no further rainfall.”

Regarding garbage management, the Deputy Commissioner stated that in the 28 wards, garbage disposal teams were formed on day-night basis so that the accumulated garbage in the town areas can be disposed off at the earliest. Magistrates were also deputed for this purpose. She also appealed to the public to empty the wastes from their houses, shops, godowns latest by Thursday so that the work of cleaning can be done promptly. Garbage management in the rural areas are also being done. Many health camps were also functioning for the treatment of the people.