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Rajasthan reviews steps to tackle floods

By Our Special Correspondent

JAIPUR, JUNE 15. The Rajasthan Relief and Disaster Management Minister, Kirorilal Meena, today issued directions to make available Rs. 2 lakh each to officials of the districts affected by floods in the coming monsoon season and Rs. 1 lakh each to other districts in the State to facilitate prompt relief operations.

Addressing a review meeting in the State Secretariat here, Mr. Meena said the administration in all districts would inspect the small and big dams and arrange for their repairs. Preparations will be in place to evacuate the affected people to safe areas during emergencies.

The meeting was attended by State Government officials, police personnel and representatives of Army, Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited and meteorological office.

Mr. Meena issued instructions to make prior arrangements for distributing food material, clothes and other essential items during floods and said the departments concerned would inform the people about these measures through their control rooms to be established at the State and district levels.

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