42 acre land identified to rehabilitate Kodagu distressed people: UT Khader
Madikeri, August 23: Urban Development and Housing Minister UT Khader said that the district administration has identified around 42 acres of land in Madikeri and Somawarpete to rehabilitate the affected people in the natural disaster in the district.
Speaking to reporters here on Thursday, he said that the government would construct the houses using modern technology on war footing. Total 42 acres of land was identified at K Nidugane, 1st Monnangeri and Karnangeri in Madikeri taluk, and Takeri village in Somawarpete taluk. Details were being sought from each gram panchayat on available land. In coming days, the sites would be identified and houses would be constructed for the affected people. In order to identify the available land for this purpose, the government has appointed MK Jagadeesh as special additional deputy commissioner, he said.
“Magic cannot be done overnight. But the government has decided to construct the houses and develop the sites for the distressed people in shortest possible time. In order to avoid such natural disasters in future, a policy would be implemented against constructing house on hills. The government has decided to enact the Building Construction Act”, he said.
It is a testing time for the state government to handle the situation in Kodagu. But the government was committed to execute the decision. The government was for the people and it would not hesitate to spend whatever the amount it required, he added.
Deputy Commissioner Srividya and State Revenue department secretary Anbudas were present.
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Amid blistering heat in coastal areas, Udupi DC urges precautionary measures
Udupi: Amid rising temperatures across coastal districts this summer, Udupi Deputy Commissioner Swaroopa T.K. has urged the public to take necessary precautionary measures.
Chairing a meeting of the District Disaster Management Authority at the District Collectorate Hall, Rajatadri in Manipal on Tuesday, she said that people must be made aware of the risks associated with excessive heat.
She stressed the need for caution against dehydration, heat exhaustion and heatstroke, which are common during extreme weather conditions.
The Deputy Commissioner noted that heatstroke can have serious adverse effects on human health and urged the public to follow precautionary measures issued by the District Disaster Management Authority.
She directed health department officials to ensure adequate stocks of ORS and other essential medicines at all health centres to tackle heat-related illnesses. She also instructed authorities to provide clean drinking water in crowded places such as markets, bus stands and railway stations.
Immediate steps should be taken to address drinking water shortages during the summer, she said. At present, there is no shortage of fodder for cattle in the district, with sufficient stock available for the next 39 weeks across all taluks.
Highlighting the increased risk of fire accidents during summer, the Deputy Commissioner called for regular inspections of fire safety measures in hospitals, industries and other crowded places. She emphasised the need for preparedness to respond swiftly in case of fire emergencies.
Expressing dissatisfaction over delays in conducting fire safety audits despite instructions issued in the previous meeting, she directed fire department officials to complete the audits at the earliest and submit a report.
Swaroopa also instructed taluk-level task force committees to hold regular meetings and ensure there are no disruptions in drinking water supply. She added that a district-level committee has been formed under her chairmanship to handle emergencies such as oil spills, and members should be well-informed about response plans.
Additional Deputy Commissioner Abid Gadyal, ASP Sudhakar Nayak, Zilla Panchayat Deputy Secretary, Assistant Commissioner Rashmi, Municipal Commissioner Mahantesh Hangargi, and other district officials and tahsildars were present.
The Deputy Commissioner furthermore stressed that any issues related to drinking water supply for people and livestock in both urban and rural areas must be addressed on priority. In areas already facing shortages, borewells should be identified and water should be supplied through tankers.
She also directed that strict measures be taken to prevent the supply of contaminated water and that regular water quality testing be made mandatory.
“There are several adverse effects of extreme temperatures. Awareness should be created among both urban and rural populations through posters, banners and public announcements on the precautions to be taken. This will help safeguard public health,” Swaroopa said.
