Coimbatore Departments on High Alert Ahead of Southwest Monsoon

District Collector Pavankumar G. Giriyappanavar has instructed all departments in Coimbatore district to remain on full alert and ensure comprehensive preparedness for the upcoming southwest monsoon. During a review meeting at the Coimbatore Collectorate, the Collector emphasized coordinated efforts and swift response mechanisms. Key directives include establishing 24-hour control rooms at various administrative offices and ensuring immediate communication of disaster-related information. Officials are tasked with continuously monitoring water levels in the Bhavani, Siruvani, and Aliyar rivers and reservoirs. Residents in low-lying and flood-prone areas are to be alerted and relocated if necessary. Relief shelters, including schools and government buildings, must be equipped with essential amenities like drinking water, power, and medical supplies. The Public Works Department is required to clear blockages in waterways, while local bodies must maintain stormwater drains to prevent stagnation. Additionally, the Health Department will intensify preventive measures against monsoon-related diseases, and the Electricity Board will inspect infrastructure to avoid power disruptions. Police and fire services are keeping rescue equipment ready, and agriculture officials will assess potential crop damage. The public is advised to ignore rumors and rely on official channels.