Muzaffarnagar Administration Issues Heavy Rain Safety Alert
The Muzaffarnagar district administration has issued a safety advisory for residents in light of potential heavy rainfall. Officials have directed citizens living in dilapidated or mud houses to vacate these structures immediately and move to safer locations to prevent accidents. The district administration, under the guidance of Additional District Magistrate Anirudh Pratap Singh, has placed all sub-divisional magistrates on high alert to oversee relief and rescue preparations, with a 24-hour control room now active.
Instructions for Vulnerable Structures
District authorities have ordered the identification and listing of all weak, dilapidated, and mud-based structures across the region. Officials are tasked with ensuring that residents in these high-risk areas are relocated well in advance to avoid building collapses caused by persistent rain. The administration emphasizes that prioritizing safety by vacating these buildings is essential to minimizing the risk of injury or property damage during the monsoon season.
Emergency Preparedness and Departmental Alert
Various government departments, including revenue, police, health, public works, and electricity, have been instructed to remain in a state of high readiness. Relief camps and posts are being prepared to ensure they are functional for immediate use should an emergency arise. Local authorities are also strengthening monitoring systems at the village level, with village heads and disaster management committees directed to keep a close watch on flood-prone zones.
Safety Guidelines for Residents
To ensure public safety, the administration has advised citizens to avoid unnecessary travel and stay away from waterlogged areas, drains, and rivers during heavy downpours. Residents are urged to maintain a safe distance from electricity poles and broken wires. It is recommended that families keep emergency supplies like drinking water, medicines, torches, and mobile chargers ready while following only official updates provided by the district authorities.
Contacting the Control Room
In the event of waterlogging, accidents, or any other rain-related emergency, the public is encouraged to contact the district control room immediately. Help is available 24 hours a day by calling the toll-free number 1077 or the mobile number 9412210080. The administration has requested that residents ignore rumors and rely solely on official information to ensure the safety of their families.