Revenue and Disaster Management Minister Kyrmen Shylla today held a review meeting to take stock of the various aspects of disaster management, particularly in connection with the recent Cyclone Remal and its aftermath.
The discussions centred on the extensive damages caused by the cyclone, including landslides and heavy rainfall that severely affected all districts of Meghalaya.
The review meeting underscored the actions taken by various responders including SDMA, SDRF, Deputy Commissioners, and line departments. These agencies have been instrumental in the relief process, providing timely assistance to those affected and working tirelessly to restore normalcy in the disaster-stricken areas.
The minister was also apprised of the measures and actions taken by State Emergency Operations Centre, District Emergency Operations Centres, using Common Alerting Protocol (CAP) in dissemination of warnings/alerts, Emergency Response Support System (ERSS) etc.
Shylla emphasised the need for continued vigilance and preparedness to mitigate the impacts of such disaster in the future.