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Impact of El Niño on the Southwest Monsoon
Rainfall Expected to be Less than 92% of Average in the Division
Keep Machinery Ready to Tackle Natural Disasters
– Smt. Bidari
Nagpur, June 15: Although there is a possibility of rainfall dropping below 92% during the monsoon season due to El Niño, Divisional Commissioner Vijaya Lakshmi Bidari has issued directives to keep emergency management systems fully prepared at the district level to prevent loss of life and property caused by heavy rainfall and floods within the division.
Smt. Bidari was speaking while providing guidance during a review meeting regarding pre-monsoon preparedness measures.
Held in the auditorium of the Divisional Commissioner's office, the meeting was attended—via video conferencing—by all District Collectors and Chief Executive Officers of the division, as well as officials from the Water Resources, Rural Development, Agriculture, and Health departments.
Prominent officials present on the occasion included Municipal Commissioner Dr. Vipin Itankar, District Collector Kumar Ashirwad, Zilla Parishad Chief Executive Officer Vinayak Mahamuni, Joint Commissioner of Rehabilitation Smt. Vijaya Bankar, Meteorological Department Scientist Balasubramaniam, Col. Ravikant (in-charge of the Gujarat and Maharashtra area for NDRF and SDRF), and Divisional Joint Director of Agriculture Umesh Ghadge, among others.
The Meteorological Department has informed that the monsoon is expected to arrive in the division between June 10 and June 15, with the highest rainfall in the Vidarbha region likely to be recorded in the districts of Gadchiroli and Gondia. Forecasts indicate the possibility of heavy rainfall in some areas, while others may experience dry spells. Smt. Bidari issued instructions to keep all equipment—including boats—available with the division's Natural Disaster Management Cell in a state of readiness, to effectively handle any emergency situations arising from heavy monsoon rains or floods. The Wainganga, Kanhan, and Pench river basins are highly susceptible to flooding. Since it takes over 39 hours for water released from the Chorai project to reach downstream projects on the Wainganga River, the mechanism for alerting citizens residing along the riverbanks must be kept in a state of readiness. Divisional Commissioner Smt. Bidar directed that a dedicated Nodal Officer be appointed to ensure effective coordination regarding inter-state projects.
Regarding disaster management, communication networks must remain fully operational. Furthermore, control rooms should function 24/7 to ensure citizens receive timely alerts regarding heavy rainfall and potential flooding. Additionally, chatbots have been introduced within the department to facilitate the dissemination of disaster-related information to the public; all district administrations were directed to implement similar chatbot services as part of their disaster management protocols.
Regarding villages where residents may require evacuation due to heavy rainfall or flooding, a review of the past three years' data should be conducted to identify and designate such vulnerable zones. Specific plans must be formulated to ensure immediate assistance—particularly regarding healthcare—is made available to women and pregnant individuals residing in these areas. She further emphasized that such villages must be equipped with adequate stocks of medicines, food grains, anti-snake venom, and necessary equipment for snake rescue operations.
While the irrigation projects within the Nagpur Division currently hold an average water storage level of 43%—which is sufficient to meet requirements for drinking water, industrial use, and the *Kharif* agricultural season until August 31st—proper planning is essential. She directed that the available water resources be judiciously managed to ensure continued water supply to those regions where there is a potential risk of a dry spell or a break in rainfall.
**Install Warning Signboards at Hazardous Locations**
The Divisional Commissioner directed that hazardous spots within irrigation projects and along the rivers of the division be identified. Warning signboards must be installed at these locations to prevent recurring accidents, and all necessary safety measures should be implemented. She emphasized that every precaution must be taken to ensure there is no loss of human life at such sites. The Central Water Commission has established a fully operational control room to monitor potential flood situations and critical water levels within the division from June 1st to October 31st. Instructions were issued during this meeting to ensure that daily flood bulletins and status reports are regularly disseminated to the District Administration, Police Administration, and relevant officials.
As part of the natural disaster mitigation measures for Nagpur city, inspections have been conducted on the Nag, Pivali, and Kora rivers, as well as the city's 227 drainage channels; priority has been accorded to desilting operations. Municipal Commissioner Dr. Vipin Itankar stated that planning has been undertaken to ensure that there are no obstructions to the flow of floodwaters within the city, adding that drones will be deployed in low-lying areas during periods of heavy rainfall.
During the meeting, information regarding the pre-monsoon preparedness measures implemented by the District Collectors, Chief Executive Officers of the Zilla Parishads, the Water Resources Department, the Health Department, and the District Disaster Management Cells was presented.
Rainfall Expected to be Less than 92% of Average in the Division
Keep Machinery Ready to Tackle Natural Disasters
– Smt. Bidari
Nagpur, June 15: Although there is a possibility of rainfall dropping below 92% during the monsoon season due to El Niño, Divisional Commissioner Vijaya Lakshmi Bidari has issued directives to keep emergency management systems fully prepared at the district level to prevent loss of life and property caused by heavy rainfall and floods within the division.
Smt. Bidari was speaking while providing guidance during a review meeting regarding pre-monsoon preparedness measures.
Held in the auditorium of the Divisional Commissioner's office, the meeting was attended—via video conferencing—by all District Collectors and Chief Executive Officers of the division, as well as officials from the Water Resources, Rural Development, Agriculture, and Health departments.
Prominent officials present on the occasion included Municipal Commissioner Dr. Vipin Itankar, District Collector Kumar Ashirwad, Zilla Parishad Chief Executive Officer Vinayak Mahamuni, Joint Commissioner of Rehabilitation Smt. Vijaya Bankar, Meteorological Department Scientist Balasubramaniam, Col. Ravikant (in-charge of the Gujarat and Maharashtra area for NDRF and SDRF), and Divisional Joint Director of Agriculture Umesh Ghadge, among others.
The Meteorological Department has informed that the monsoon is expected to arrive in the division between June 10 and June 15, with the highest rainfall in the Vidarbha region likely to be recorded in the districts of Gadchiroli and Gondia. Forecasts indicate the possibility of heavy rainfall in some areas, while others may experience dry spells. Smt. Bidari issued instructions to keep all equipment—including boats—available with the division's Natural Disaster Management Cell in a state of readiness, to effectively handle any emergency situations arising from heavy monsoon rains or floods. The Wainganga, Kanhan, and Pench river basins are highly susceptible to flooding. Since it takes over 39 hours for water released from the Chorai project to reach downstream projects on the Wainganga River, the mechanism for alerting citizens residing along the riverbanks must be kept in a state of readiness. Divisional Commissioner Smt. Bidar directed that a dedicated Nodal Officer be appointed to ensure effective coordination regarding inter-state projects.
Regarding disaster management, communication networks must remain fully operational. Furthermore, control rooms should function 24/7 to ensure citizens receive timely alerts regarding heavy rainfall and potential flooding. Additionally, chatbots have been introduced within the department to facilitate the dissemination of disaster-related information to the public; all district administrations were directed to implement similar chatbot services as part of their disaster management protocols.
Regarding villages where residents may require evacuation due to heavy rainfall or flooding, a review of the past three years' data should be conducted to identify and designate such vulnerable zones. Specific plans must be formulated to ensure immediate assistance—particularly regarding healthcare—is made available to women and pregnant individuals residing in these areas. She further emphasized that such villages must be equipped with adequate stocks of medicines, food grains, anti-snake venom, and necessary equipment for snake rescue operations.
While the irrigation projects within the Nagpur Division currently hold an average water storage level of 43%—which is sufficient to meet requirements for drinking water, industrial use, and the *Kharif* agricultural season until August 31st—proper planning is essential. She directed that the available water resources be judiciously managed to ensure continued water supply to those regions where there is a potential risk of a dry spell or a break in rainfall.
**Install Warning Signboards at Hazardous Locations**
The Divisional Commissioner directed that hazardous spots within irrigation projects and along the rivers of the division be identified. Warning signboards must be installed at these locations to prevent recurring accidents, and all necessary safety measures should be implemented. She emphasized that every precaution must be taken to ensure there is no loss of human life at such sites. The Central Water Commission has established a fully operational control room to monitor potential flood situations and critical water levels within the division from June 1st to October 31st. Instructions were issued during this meeting to ensure that daily flood bulletins and status reports are regularly disseminated to the District Administration, Police Administration, and relevant officials.
As part of the natural disaster mitigation measures for Nagpur city, inspections have been conducted on the Nag, Pivali, and Kora rivers, as well as the city's 227 drainage channels; priority has been accorded to desilting operations. Municipal Commissioner Dr. Vipin Itankar stated that planning has been undertaken to ensure that there are no obstructions to the flow of floodwaters within the city, adding that drones will be deployed in low-lying areas during periods of heavy rainfall.
During the meeting, information regarding the pre-monsoon preparedness measures implemented by the District Collectors, Chief Executive Officers of the Zilla Parishads, the Water Resources Department, the Health Department, and the District Disaster Management Cells was presented.
Keep Machinery Ready to Tackle Natural Disasters
– Smt. Bidari
Nagpur, June 15: Although there is a possibility of rainfall dropping below 92% during the monsoon season due to El Niño, Divisional Commissioner Vijaya Lakshmi Bidari has issued directives to keep emergency management systems fully prepared at the district level to prevent loss of life and property caused by heavy rainfall and floods within the division.
Smt. Bidari was speaking while providing guidance during a review meeting regarding pre-monsoon preparedness measures.
Held in the auditorium of the Divisional Commissioner's office, the meeting was attended—via video conferencing—by all District Collectors and Chief Executive Officers of the division, as well as officials from the Water Resources, Rural Development, Agriculture, and Health departments.
Prominent officials present on the occasion included Municipal Commissioner Dr. Vipin Itankar, District Collector Kumar Ashirwad, Zilla Parishad Chief Executive Officer Vinayak Mahamuni, Joint Commissioner of Rehabilitation Smt. Vijaya Bankar, Meteorological Department Scientist Balasubramaniam, Col. Ravikant (in-charge of the Gujarat and Maharashtra area for NDRF and SDRF), and Divisional Joint Director of Agriculture Umesh Ghadge, among others.
The Meteorological Department has informed that the monsoon is expected to arrive in the division between June 10 and June 15, with the highest rainfall in the Vidarbha region likely to be recorded in the districts of Gadchiroli and Gondia. Forecasts indicate the possibility of heavy rainfall in some areas, while others may experience dry spells. Smt. Bidari issued instructions to keep all equipment—including boats—available with the division's Natural Disaster Management Cell in a state of readiness, to effectively handle any emergency situations arising from heavy monsoon rains or floods. The Wainganga, Kanhan, and Pench river basins are highly susceptible to flooding. Since it takes over 39 hours for water released from the Chorai project to reach downstream projects on the Wainganga River, the mechanism for alerting citizens residing along the riverbanks must be kept in a state of readiness. Divisional Commissioner Smt. Bidar directed that a dedicated Nodal Officer be appointed to ensure effective coordination regarding inter-state projects.
Regarding disaster management, communication networks must remain fully operational. Furthermore, control rooms should function 24/7 to ensure citizens receive timely alerts regarding heavy rainfall and potential flooding. Additionally, chatbots have been introduced within the department to facilitate the dissemination of disaster-related information to the public; all district administrations were directed to implement similar chatbot services as part of their disaster management protocols.
Regarding villages where residents may require evacuation due to heavy rainfall or flooding, a review of the past three years' data should be conducted to identify and designate such vulnerable zones. Specific plans must be formulated to ensure immediate assistance—particularly regarding healthcare—is made available to women and pregnant individuals residing in these areas. She further emphasized that such villages must be equipped with adequate stocks of medicines, food grains, anti-snake venom, and necessary equipment for snake rescue operations.
While the irrigation projects within the Nagpur Division currently hold an average water storage level of 43%—which is sufficient to meet requirements for drinking water, industrial use, and the *Kharif* agricultural season until August 31st—proper planning is essential. She directed that the available water resources be judiciously managed to ensure continued water supply to those regions where there is a potential risk of a dry spell or a break in rainfall.
**Install Warning Signboards at Hazardous Locations**
The Divisional Commissioner directed that hazardous spots within irrigation projects and along the rivers of the division be identified. Warning signboards must be installed at these locations to prevent recurring accidents, and all necessary safety measures should be implemented. She emphasized that every precaution must be taken to ensure there is no loss of human life at such sites. The Central Water Commission has established a fully operational control room to monitor potential flood situations and critical water levels within the division from June 1st to October 31st. Instructions were issued during this meeting to ensure that daily flood bulletins and status reports are regularly disseminated to the District Administration, Police Administration, and relevant officials.
As part of the natural disaster mitigation measures for Nagpur city, inspections have been conducted on the Nag, Pivali, and Kora rivers, as well as the city's 227 drainage channels; priority has been accorded to desilting operations. Municipal Commissioner Dr. Vipin Itankar stated that planning has been undertaken to ensure that there are no obstructions to the flow of floodwaters within the city, adding that drones will be deployed in low-lying areas during periods of heavy rainfall.
During the meeting, information regarding the pre-monsoon preparedness measures implemented by the District Collectors, Chief Executive Officers of the Zilla Parishads, the Water Resources Department, the Health Department, and the District Disaster Management Cells was presented.
