Shimla DC Directs Round-the-Clock Vigil by SDMs During Monsoon

Shimla, 01 July 2025 — In a high-level video conference, District Magistrate and Deputy Commissioner of Shimla, Anupam Kashyap, directed all Sub-Divisional Magistrates (SDMs), DSPs, and key department heads to remain alert 24×7 during the ongoing monsoon season. Officials from PWD, Jal Shakti, and Electricity departments were also present.

DC Kashyap emphasized prompt disaster response within 15 minutes, full preparedness of medical and rescue teams, and proper coordination at the panchayat level. He instructed identification of local human resources crucial for rescue operations and strictly prohibited any temporary settlements near riverbanks.

Special focus was given to uninterrupted apple transportation, with orders for PWD to restore blocked roads urgently. Directions were also issued to Jal Shakti and Power departments to ensure uninterrupted water and electricity supply.

Police officials were asked to deploy quick response teams and coordinate with SDMs. The DC stressed sharing real-time updates on the DDMA WhatsApp group and keeping teams equipped in areas like Rampur, Kumarsain, and Sunni.

The meeting was attended by senior officials including SP Sanjeev Kumar Gandhi, Additional DCs Jyoti Rana and Pankaj Sharma, ASP Navdeep Singh, and others.