India, May 27 -- The Public Works Department (PWD) has deployed officials for the quick reaction teams (QRTs) in all 11 districts, in a bid to improve response time to emergencies, such as uprooted trees and blocked roads, caused by storms, heavy rainfall and winds, according to an order accessed by HT.

The QRTs have been constituted under the Delhi Disaster Management Authority, and PWD has deputed 33 assistant engineers as team leaders-to operate in three eight-hour shifts across 11 districts-during high-risk periods, such as monsoon. The teams will remain effective till September 15, according to the order dated May 23.

"As per the order of ACS (Revenue)-cum-Divisional Commissioner, Quick Response Teams (QRTs) need to be constituted ...