Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) [India], Himachal Pradesh Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla on Friday stopped a vehicle carrying relief material for Kullu, ahead of the monsoon floods and rains.
The truck sent from Raj Bhawan, which includes blankets, kitchen utensils, hygiene kits and tarpaulins, will be used by the district administration in the disaster-affected areas.
Speaking to the media, the governor said that he had alerted all stakeholders that Raj Bhawan and the state government are well prepared for any disaster-related issues arising due to monsoon rains.
Shiv Pratap Shukla, Governor of Himachal Pradesh, said: "Last year too there was a disaster and we had to send relief material again and again. This year, through the Red Cross, we have tried to ensure that the relief material arrive before any disaster so that it can be used at the right time I will send the material to the places where it is needed and today, for the first time, we have sent a vehicle, last year we sent six vehicles of relief material.
He further claimed that Raj Bhawan was alert and stopped the first relief vehicle for Kullu district.
"Raj Bhawan is alert, the government will also help, but Raj Bhawan wants to fulfill its responsibility and we will send the material to all the districts and we have designated the first relief vehicle for Kullu district. Our Red Cross members are "He "We have spoken to the government to be alert for the damage caused by the monsoon and the government has assured us of all help," he added.
He asked tourists to avoid traveling near rivers and streams.
"Last year we had major disasters. I would request tourists not to visit the rivers and streams because the rivers are flooded and avoid taking selfies near the rivers. Those who visit Lahaul-Spiti should inform the administration in advance and also the their families as There are network problems in those areas. If it is reported at the right time, there will be no worry for the family or the administration. We always get alerted after incidents and we need to prepare and people must also comply with their. responsibility. with monsoon-related problems," the governor added.
The truck sent from Raj Bhawan, which includes blankets, kitchen utensils, hygiene kits and tarpaulins, will be used by the district administration in the disaster-affected areas.
Speaking to the media, the governor said that he had alerted all stakeholders that Raj Bhawan and the state government are well prepared for any disaster-related issues arising due to monsoon rains.
Shiv Pratap Shukla, Governor of Himachal Pradesh, said: "Last year too there was a disaster and we had to send relief material again and again. This year, through the Red Cross, we have tried to ensure that the relief material arrive before any disaster so that it can be used at the right time I will send the material to the places where it is needed and today, for the first time, we have sent a vehicle, last year we sent six vehicles of relief material.
He further claimed that Raj Bhawan was alert and stopped the first relief vehicle for Kullu district.
"Raj Bhawan is alert, the government will also help, but Raj Bhawan wants to fulfill its responsibility and we will send the material to all the districts and we have designated the first relief vehicle for Kullu district. Our Red Cross members are "He "We have spoken to the government to be alert for the damage caused by the monsoon and the government has assured us of all help," he added.
He asked tourists to avoid traveling near rivers and streams.
"Last year we had major disasters. I would request tourists not to visit the rivers and streams because the rivers are flooded and avoid taking selfies near the rivers. Those who visit Lahaul-Spiti should inform the administration in advance and also the their families as There are network problems in those areas. If it is reported at the right time, there will be no worry for the family or the administration. We always get alerted after incidents and we need to prepare and people must also comply with their. responsibility. with monsoon-related problems," the governor added.
