Summary:
During his visit to several areas alongside the Sutlej, Ashu instructed the authorities concerned to take immediate action on anything reported by the local people regarding a breach or flow of water. Expressing complete satisfaction over the flood-prevention arrangements, he advised the officers to remain in the field to monitor the situation. He said the situation in Ludhiana district was good better than the other districts, so there was no need for evacuation of villagers. The Executive Engineer, Drainage, Ludhiana, was instructed to take special care of the 27 points identified during an inspection. Besides, the Sub-Divisional Magistrate, Tehsildars and Naib Tehsildars were instructed to visit those 27 points in their respective constituencies and report action taken..