New Delhi, April 12 -- The Delhi government has formed quick reaction teams (QRTs) in each district for timely pruning and removal of fallen branches and trees during the rainy season to prevent disruption in electricity supply and traffic issues.
The QRTs will include personnel from the revenue department, MCD, NDMC, forest department and power discoms, and work on 24x7 basis in three shifts, said an order issued by the Home department. During the rainy season, fallen branches and trees often cause disruption in electricity supply and also cause traffic jams. The decision to form quick reaction teams was taken in a recent coordination committee meeting chaired by the chief secretary. The teams will work under the aegis of District Disaste...