Deputy Commissioner, Leh, Romil Singh Donk Convenes Meeting on Flash Flood Preparedness.

Publish Date: June 26, 2025

Leh, June 26, 2025: In view of the high likelihood of flash floods during the ongoing season, Romil Singh Donk (IAS), Chairman, District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA)/Deputy Commissioner, Leh, convened a high-level meeting today at the VC Room of the DC Office to review disaster preparedness and emergency response protocols.
During the meeting, DC Leh directed all Sub-Divisional Magistrates to identify flash flood hotspot zones in their respective jurisdictions and submit detailed reports, including the exact longitude and latitude coordinates of helipads. He also reviewed the preparedness of the medical section, during which the Chief Medical Officer assured that Rapid Response Teams (RRTs) are active in every block and that all toll-free emergency numbers are fully functional.
In addition, DC Leh reviewed the status of the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF). He was briefed on their current manpower availability and equipment inventory to assess their operational readiness in case of any emergency situation. He also instructed all SDMs to conduct awareness meetings with Nambardars and to review the status of Incident Response Teams (IRTs) to ensure their preparedness and effectiveness.
The meeting concluded with a strong message of urgency, preparedness, and collective responsibility in managing potential flash flood risks in the Leh district. DC Leh also stressed that all departments must remain on high alert and keep their safety measures and response equipment in a state of immediate readiness.
The meeting was attended by key officials including Senior Superintendent of Police, Leh; Superintending Engineer PW(R&B), Leh; Commandant, NDRF 13 Bn.; Chief Medical Officer, Leh; Deputy Superintendent of Police, UTDRF, Ladakh; Executive Engineer, I&FC, Leh; Executive Officer, MC Leh; and the Nodal Officer, Air Maintenance, Leh. All Sub-Divisional Magistrates and Tehsildars of the district joined the meeting through video conference.