Gautam Budh Nagar admin reviews measures for flood readiness

Past instances show that villages along the Yamuna floodplain - particularly in Jewar, Dankaur and Bisrakh - along with low-lying sectors such as 135 and 150, remain among the most vulnerable during flooding

GREATER NOIDA: With the monsoon approaching, the Gautam Budh Nagar administration on Tuesday reviewed flood preparedness across departments, asking officials to step up coordination and submit time-bound response plans for vulnerable areas.

“All departments must immediately prepare and submit detailed action plans outlining their response in case of a flood situation,” the DM said in a statement. (HT Archive)

During a district flood committee meeting, district magistrate (DM) Medha Roopam stressed on the need to align preparedness with the region’s geographical risks, particularly in areas along the Yamuna and other low-lying pockets. “All departments must immediately prepare and submit detailed action plans outlining their response in case of a flood situation,” the DM said in a statement.

After the irrigation department presented details of villages likely to be affected in the event of rising water levels in the Yamuna, departments were asked to synchronise their preparedness and ensure a coordinated response, officials said.

Past instances show that villages along the Yamuna floodplain - particularly in Jewar, Dankaur and Bisrakh - along with low-lying sectors such as 135 and 150, remain among the most vulnerable during flooding, they added.

The administration also flagged gaps in early warning and on-ground readiness.

“Health and emergency response systems are being put on alert, with rapid response teams, medical staff and ambulances to be deployed in vulnerable areas,” the DM added.

Officials have been asked to map cattle shelters in flood-prone zones, ensure fodder availability and identify temporary relocation spaces, while agriculture teams have been directed to prepare mitigation plans to minimise crop damage.

Separately, the district administration directed authorities to act against illegal encroachments and unsafe activities in notified areas, noting that such violations could aggravate risks during disasters.