Ahead of the upcoming monsoon season, the District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA), Senapati, convened a series of preparedness meetings to ensure agencies are ready to tackle monsoon-related risks.
The meetings were chaired by Mamoni Doley, Deputy Commissioner and Chairperson of the DDMA, and were held at the DC Conference Hall on April 9 and April 13, 2026.
During the sessions, the Chairperson stressed the urgent need for proactive action to reduce hazards that typically increase during heavy rainfall, including flooding, road disruptions, and potential accidents. She issued key instructions to multiple departments and implementing agencies to strengthen on-ground readiness well before the monsoon fully sets in.
According to directives given during the meetings, officials of NHIDCL, PMGSY, and PWD were instructed to clear drainage blockages along the National Highway (NH) and to repair potholes immediately to ensure smooth and safe road travel.
In addition, Indradhanush Gas Grid Limited (IGGL) was directed to remove debris from roadsides—particularly in areas where pipelines have been laid—to reduce traffic congestion and prevent mishaps.
The DDMA Chairperson also directed Sub-Divisional Officers (SDOs) along the NH to undertake systematic checks, including identifying encroachments on the Right of Way (RoW). Where violations are found, SDOs were ordered to initiate eviction measures against trespassers to protect road safety and operational integrity during the rainy season.
Special attention was given to water-related risks. SDO Senapati was tasked with inspecting the Senapati River and initiating necessary eviction actions where required to reduce the likelihood of flooding and prevent riverbank blockages.
Further, the Chairperson placed several departments—Police, CEO ADC, Medical, and CAF & PD—on high alert, directing them to remain in constant readiness for emergency response and to handle any unforeseen incidents during the monsoon.
A fast-tracked follow-up meeting was also held on April 13, 2026, after an incident at Lairouching. The meeting was attended by SDOs, NHIDCL, IGGL, and the Police Department, and resulted in tighter instructions focused on immediate removal of roadside debris. It also emphasized the need for temporary drainage arrangements to safeguard both public movement and road infrastructure.
Concluding the briefing, the DDMA Chairperson appealed to residents to actively cooperate with district administration efforts. Citizens were urged not to encroach upon the Right of Way with construction materials and to avoid unauthorized activity along riverbanks, urging compliance to protect the safety of the wider community throughout the rainy season.
