Daijiworld Media Network - Beltangady Beltangady, June 25: In light of continued heavy rainfall across the region, particularly in the Ghat areas, the Beltangady Taluk Disaster Management Authority has announced precautionary measures, including a one-day holiday for educational institutions on Wednesday, June 26. The decision was made after discussions with the assistant commissioner of Puttur and the block education officer of Beltangady. Key measures announced: Holiday on June 26 for all Anganwadi centres, government, aided, and unaided primary and high schools in Beltangady taluk. Parents have been advised to prevent children from entering low-lying, waterlogged areas or going near ponds, streams, and riverbanks. Taluk and panchayat-level officers have been directed to remain at headquarters and carry out disaster management duties without fail. Incident Commanders appointed in each gram panchayat and ward are to stay alert, respond promptly to public grievances, and maintain continuous coordination with the Taluk Control Room. Tourists and the general public have been warned against venturing near rivers or streams. Concerned department officials have been instructed to open care centres at the gram panchayat level and stay in a state of readiness. For any emergency or disaster-related assistance, the public may contact the Taluk Office Emergency Helpline at 08256-232047. This announcement was issued by the tahsildar and president of the Taluk Disaster Management Authority, Beltangady, and has been forwarded to the information and public relations department for wider dissemination through the media.
