Getting ready with its own force, Telangana launches Disaster Response Force vehicle to combat flood, heavy rainfall

Hyderabad, August 20: Pulling up their socks and getting ready to combat disaster, the Telangana Government has launched Disaster Response Force (DRF) vehicles in Hyderabad to combat situations like flash floods, heavy rains, building collapse and fire mishaps.

The Kerala flood has taken away everyone with surprise as the state witnessed the horrifying flood in a century. With the states coming together to support and donate generously to the people, the state of Telangana is gearing up to stop any mishappening in the state.

In this view, Telangana has ordered for vehicles that will be parked at 24 locations with Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) DRF staff and will be pressed into action at the time of need. The Director of Vigilance Enforcement and Disaster Management of GHMC, Viswajeet Kampati said that the main aim behind the initiative is that the state should have its own disaster force.

"The force has been trained in tackling urban flooding, tree falls, structural collapses and any other site of emergencies. Hyderabad is also the second city to have an exclusive Enforcement Vigilance Disaster Management wing," he said.

He further continued saying, "The team is capable to work continuously during emergencies. After the launch, the force has carried out rescue operations and saved a couple of lives. The disaster personal will be available on the field for 24/7".

Natural Calamity cannot be stopped but we can definitely avert it in the best possible way. So in an attempt to combat any such mishappening in near future, the state government of Telangana has launched its own Disaster Response Force.