Amid heavy rains in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla on Friday flagged off vehicles carrying relief material for Kullu district from Raj Bhavan.
A statement issued here said, "In view of the damage caused by heavy rains (in the state) last year, adequate measures were already being taken through the State Red Cross Society to ensure immediate rescue of people in case of any such situation." Relief can be provided." Said.
The Governor said that as a precautionary measure, the first consignment of relief material has been sent to Kullu district and similar relief packages will be sent to other districts also.
The relief consignment includes hygiene kits, tarpaulins, kitchen sets and blankets.
Shukla said that in the last one year, "the State Red Cross has provided about 3,438 hygiene kits, 1,189 blankets, 2,057 tarpaulins, 2,085 kitchen sets and 36 family tents etc. as relief to the needy and affected in various districts."
He also appealed to the people of the state to remain cautious during the rainy season and urged tourists to avoid going too close to rivers and streams.
Tourists visiting tribal areas have been advised to inform the district administration about their travel, the statement said.
A statement issued here said, "In view of the damage caused by heavy rains (in the state) last year, adequate measures were already being taken through the State Red Cross Society to ensure immediate rescue of people in case of any such situation." Relief can be provided." Said.
The Governor said that as a precautionary measure, the first consignment of relief material has been sent to Kullu district and similar relief packages will be sent to other districts also.
The relief consignment includes hygiene kits, tarpaulins, kitchen sets and blankets.
Shukla said that in the last one year, "the State Red Cross has provided about 3,438 hygiene kits, 1,189 blankets, 2,057 tarpaulins, 2,085 kitchen sets and 36 family tents etc. as relief to the needy and affected in various districts."
He also appealed to the people of the state to remain cautious during the rainy season and urged tourists to avoid going too close to rivers and streams.
Tourists visiting tribal areas have been advised to inform the district administration about their travel, the statement said.
