Shut on the heels of Income Minister Krishna Byre Gowda’s instructions to all of the districts for monsoon preparedness for minimising harm to private and non-private properties and stopping lack of human lives, Kodagu Deputy Commissioner Venkataraja on Thursday convened a gathering in Madikeri and advised the officers to be on alert for dealing with any disaster scenario arising out of heavy rains within the coming days.“Kodagu has been recording regular rains. In case of any extra rain, it’s important to be ready to sort out the scenario. The rain is healthier this yr when in comparison with final yr. There’s a forecast of extra rains within the coming days. So, the calamities, if any, must be dealt with successfully,” he advised the officers on the District Catastrophe Administration Committee assembly.He stated the hobli-wise nodal officers have been appointed and these officers have to go to the hoblis as soon as per week to gather the standing.The DC advised the tahsildars and the EOs of the panchayats to carry conferences at their ranges and share data on the steps taken moreover the forecasts they obtain for dealing with the scenario. On the GP degree too, conferences ought to be performed for checking the preparedness.In case of heavy rains, the BEOs should inform the DDPI who will take a name on declaring vacation for the faculties and schools as a precautionary measure, he stated.He additionally urged taking on mock drills of the rescue and reduction operations in order that such workout routines construct confidence among the many individuals and likewise elevate consciousness on the preparedness of the administration.Mr Venkataraja stated the rain havoc was seen within the month of August in 2018, 2019 and 2020. Due to this fact, the July and August months are essential, and the officers must be on alert. The response system must be lively and the officers should obtain calls from the general public. The knowledge must be shared with the general public, he added.Mr Venkataraja stated the Income Minister is more likely to go to the district this July in view of the monsoon and overview the steps taken.ZP CEO Varnith Negi and senior officers had been current.==eom==