Ludhiana, July 9 -- Deputy commissioner Himanshu Jain chaired a meeting with officers from multiple departments to review and strengthen flood preparedness measures for the monsoon season.

The additional deputy commissioners Amarjit Bains, Shikha Bhagat, Kulpreet Singh, all sub-divisional magistrates, and representatives from drainage, municipal corporation, NDRF, PSPCL, education, PWD, health, rural development and panchayats, agriculture, animal husbandry, forest, water supply and sanitation, police, and other relevant agencies were present in the meeting.

Jain conducted a thorough assessment of flood protection works, including the maintenance of embankments, drainage systems, and flood barriers. He directed them to ensure all necess...