Western
Railway has taken adequate precautionary measures to deal with the challenge of
the ‘Nilofar’ storm. As per meteorological forecasts cyclone ‘Nilofar’ is
expected to hit Kutch district in the afternoon of 1stNovember,
2014. Though the maximum impact is likely to be around Naliya near Bhuj, where
there is no train service, WR is taking sufficient precautions in Bhuj and
Gandhidham areas also.
Following
arrangements have been planned by WR to take care of the effect of the cyclone
:
·
Round the
clock Disaster Management Centre has been set up.
·
All officers
& staff have been mobilized and put on alert.
· Adequate
arrangement is made to ensure communication to the extent possible through
satellite phones and walkie talkies.
·
Adequate
provision of drinking water, lighting, communication, food, medical facilities
and security arrangements are made.
·
Diesel Generator
sets will be provided for power supply with adequate stock of diesel.
·
For the
safety of passengers, it has been planned to regulate trains if required by
cancelling/short terminating Passenger, Mail/Express trains at suitable
locations. Details will be communicated as and when required.
·
ARMEs/Accident
Relief Trains have been kept in readiness.
·
Liasoning
with District Authorities, NDRF will be done on a regular basis.
·
Rescue &
Relief material shall be unloaded at suitable locations.
·
Do’s &
Don’ts for railway staff & families in railway colonies will be publicised.
·
Patrolmen
will be deputed at vulnerable locations.
·
Tree trimming
will be carried out.
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