PIONEER EDGE NEWS SERVICE / Dehradun
The Dehradun district administration on Thursday directed all departments to complete winter preparations on time, with a special focus on remote and hilly areas that may face road blockages due to snowfall. The arrangements will include advance storage of essential supplies, bonfires, blanket distribution, emergency medical services and snow clearing equipment to protect residents from cold waves and harsh weather, officials said.
District magistrate Ashish Chauhan asked urban local bodies and Tehsil administrations to arrange bonfires at public places, including bus stands, railway stations and hospitals. He also directed timely distribution of blankets among poor, homeless and needy people. The district supply officer was instructed to ensure a three-month supply of foodgrains in remote areas.
Special arrangements will also be made for pregnant women living in remote areas likely to receive snowfall. The chief medical officer was directed to identify such women in advance and shift them to safe locations near hospitals before the weather worsens.
The administration has also stressed tourist safety and asked officials to identify trekking routes where visitors could get stranded during bad weather.
