DC and Chairman DDMA Longleng, W Manpai Phom, chairing the coordination meeting on monsoon preparedness held at DC’s Conference Hall, Longleng on June 11. (DIPR Photo)
Longleng, June 12 (MExN): The District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) Longleng held a coordination meeting on monsoon preparedness on June 11 under the chairmanship of Deputy Commissioner and Chairman DDMA Longleng, W Manpai Phom, at the DC's Conference Hall.
During the meeting, the DC noted that Longleng is located in a disaster-prone zone and called for heightened preparedness and coordination among departments to mitigate the impact of natural disasters such as landslides and earthquakes.
He stated that while natural disasters cannot be prevented, their effects can be minimised through proactive planning and effective utilisation of available resources. Stressing the importance of preparedness, he urged departments to remain vigilant and strengthen inter-departmental coordination.
Officials highlighted that disaster response requires collective effort and teamwork from all departments. The meeting focused on assessing available resources, developing action plans and prioritising tasks including maintenance of emergency roads, medical preparedness, food supply, cooking gas availability and overall emergency response mechanisms.
Representatives from line departments briefed the meeting on their preparations for possible monsoon-related emergencies.
All departments under DDMA Longleng attended the meeting.
