4/2/2024 0 Comments Hotstar bengali![]() So far, 8,000 people have been moved out. “We have 19 flood centres and 70 schools ready,” said Biswanath Chowdhury, BDO, Gosaba. Fishermen have been warned against venturing out. Sagar MLA and minister Bankim Hazra said, “The rain has stopped and the sky looks clear, but we are prepared for any eventuality.” BDOs and police in Gosaba have been advising people not to step out of homes. Nearly 14,000 people have been moved from low lying areas there and Gosaba and Sagar to safer places. In South 24 Parganas, NDRF and SDRF units patrolled Namkhana, Patharpratima and Kakdwip. People from low lying areas of Jalda, Chandpur, Jamra and Shyampur have been asked to be ready in case they have to be evacuated. “We are trying our best to prevent loss of life and property,” he said. M Kalairajan, inspector of the second battalion, said, “We have been warning locals and tourists against going near the sea.” Fisheries minister Akhil Giri visited Digha and nearby areas and met fishery owners. The beach is cordoned off and NDRF units are keeping an eye on the possible direction of the cyclonic storm. ![]() Hoteliers and tour operators in Digha claimed to have suffered huge losses this weekend. The administration and locals should be able to focus on more serious work, like minimising damage to crops and property, instead of monitoring tourists indulging in irresponsible behaviour. It is imperative that tourists heed the advisory and the warnings being issued by the administration. ![]()
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |
AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. ArchivesCategories |