A district-level natural disaster management committee meeting was held in Sambalpur to review preparedness for the upcoming monsoon and floods. District Collector Siddheshwar Baliram Bondar directed officials to repair weak river embankments, clean drainage systems, and ensure 24-hour control rooms. Key instructions included stocking dry food, medicine, and drinking water in flood-prone areas, alongside deploying ODRAF and NDRF teams. Special focus is placed on Kuchinda and Rairakhol sub-divisions due to past experiences. The Collector warned of strict action against officials for any negligence in disaster management tasks. https://zeenews.india.com/hindi/zeeodisha/state-news/district-level-preparedness-meeting-for-natural-disaster-management-in-sambalpur/3225920 #creator program