Chief Minister Shri Vishnu Deo Sai Directs All Districts to Remain on High Alert Amid Heavy Rainfall
Public Safety Is the Highest Priority; No Negligence in Preparedness Will Be Tolerated: Chief Minister Shri Vishnu Deo Sai
Raipur, July 30, 2026/
Amid continuous rainfall across several districts of Chhattisgarh and the Red and Yellow Alerts issued by the India Meteorological Department (IMD), Chief Minister Shri Vishnu Deo Sai has directed all District Collectors, Superintendents of Police, and officials of concerned departments to remain on high alert. Emphasising that public safety is the State Government’s highest priority, he said no negligence in disaster preparedness, relief, or rescue operations will be tolerated.
The Chief Minister instructed District Collectors to maintain strict surveillance over flood-prone and waterlogged areas, identify vulnerable locations, and take all necessary precautionary measures without delay. He directed that people residing in vulnerable areas be shifted to safer locations in advance wherever required to prevent any loss of life.
He also directed all districts to ensure comprehensive preparedness for relief and rescue operations. Relief camps should be equipped with adequate food, safe drinking water, medicines, first aid, electricity, sanitation, and other essential facilities. He further instructed officials to provide special care for senior citizens, women, children, and divyangjan.
Shri Sai directed the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), Police, Home Guards, Nagar Sena, Health Department, Public Works Department, Power Distribution Company, and all other concerned departments to work in close coordination and remain fully prepared. He instructed officials to ensure the availability of rescue equipment, boats, relief materials, and all other necessary resources for immediate response during emergencies.
The Chief Minister also directed officials to maintain round-the-clock monitoring at both the district and state levels and continuously review weather conditions, reservoir water levels, river and stream conditions, and other potential risk areas. He instructed that relief and rescue operations be launched immediately wherever the situation demands prompt intervention.
Appealing to the people of the state, Chief Minister Shri Vishnu Deo Sai urged citizens to follow advisories issued by the India Meteorological Department and the district administration, avoid visiting rivers, streams, and waterlogged areas unnecessarily, and immediately report any emergency to the local administration. He expressed confidence that with administrative preparedness, timely action, and public cooperation, any potential disaster can be effectively managed.
