Heavy rainfall: Cachar admin issues safety guidelines; restoration works on at Bethukandi

June 18: In the backdrop of river Barak having crossed the danger level on 18 June, 2022 and in anticipation of heavy rainfall for the next 3 days in Cachar District, as per reports received from Regional Meteorological Center, Guwahati, Deputy Commissioner & Chairperson DDMA Cachar has urged upon the public to avoid moving out of their residences other than for emergency requirements or medical purposes.

Further, people residing in and around vulnerable locations  i.e. close to river banks, landslide prone areas ) were requested to shift to the nearest relief camps or to the nearest School / Community Buildings for immediate shelter. All relief operation measures are underway. This Advisory was issued by DC cum Chairperson DDMA, Cachar on Saturday in the interest of public safety.

The contact details of District Emergency Operation Centre (DEOC), Cachar:

• Toll Free No. 1077.
• Phone No. 03824-239249 Or 03824-234005
• Mobile No. – 9401624141.

Further, it was also informed that Water Resource Department in association with Irrigation Department are working together to repair the dyke at Bethukandi and sluice gates at several places of Silchar. Meanwhile, many have taken resort at Bethukandi LP School, where the administration has distributed packaged drinking water.