July 30, 2015
WB Govt launches emergency helpline number 1070 for flood situation
West Bengal Chief Minister Ms Mamata Banerjee today reached Kolkata at 4:30 PM IST. Without wasting any time, she conducted a meeting with the Home Secretary and other senior officials at the airport itself.
The Chief Minister said that 26000 people have been shifted to relief camps so far. “Our priority is to provide relief to stranded people and carry on with rescue operations,” she added.
The government has launched an emergency helpline number. People can call 1070 for any information related to the relief operations.
Highlights of WB CM’s press briefing at Dumdum airport:
- I met senior officials at airport itself. I took stock of the flood situation in the State from Home Secretary
- I cut short my London visit due of the flood situation and impending cyclone. Dr Mitra and other officials are in London for meetings
- We have dispatched relief materials to the affected areas. We are taking all measures to stand by the side of people
- No one can control nature. We feel saddened at the losses due to heavy rains. Our priority is to provide relief to stranded people and carry on with rescue operations
- Many houses and farm lands have been affected due to heavy rains. We will do everything possible to help people
- We are monitoring the situation. District administration has been alerted. People in coastal areas must be careful
Tweets of WB CM from Dumdum airport:
Just landed in Kolkata. Held a meeting with officials at airport itself. We are closely monitoring the flood situation. 26000 people rescued
— Mamata Banerjee (@MamataOfficial) July 30, 2015
We have launched an emergency helpline for flood relief operations. Contact 1070 for any queries or information
— Mamata Banerjee (@MamataOfficial) July 30, 2015
বিপর্যয় মোকাবিলায় আমরা একটি হেল্পলাইন নম্বর চালু করেছি। বন্যা পরিস্থিতি সংক্রান্ত যে কোনও তথ্যের জন্য যোগাযোগ করুন ১০৭০ নম্বরে
— Mamata Banerjee (@MamataOfficial) July 30, 2015
