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Delhi CM Rekha Gupta Strengthens Emergency Preparedness Under 'Operation Sindoor'

In a high-level meeting, the Delhi government issued directives to bolster healthcare, civil defence, utilities, and evacuation systems amid heightened regional tensions.

Overview

  • Chief Minister Rekha Gupta reviewed Delhi's emergency readiness, directing hospitals to ensure medicine stocks, ambulance availability, and ICU power backups, while cancelling staff leave to maintain full preparedness.
  • The District Disaster Management Authority was instructed to identify shelters and mobilize Civil Defence Volunteers for potential emergency deployment in coordination with armed forces, railways, and airports.
  • Utility departments were ordered to secure uninterrupted water and electricity supplies, with plans for backup power during outages and enhanced security for critical infrastructure.
  • The Delhi Transport Corporation and Metro Rail Corporation were tasked with creating evacuation route maps and fleet management strategies for swift emergency responses.
  • Civic bodies, including PWD and MCD, were directed to prepare contractors and machinery for infrastructure needs, ensuring readiness for rapid construction or repairs in crisis scenarios.