Archive · 25 Jun 2025
NDMA Reviews Disaster Preparedness in East Godavari District
A team from the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) visited East Godavari to check how ready the district is for disasters.
They looked at the local disaster management plans and talked about making them better.
The goal is to make sure everyone is safe and nothing gets damaged when something bad happens.
The NDMA team wants to make the plans fit the local needs.
They also want more people to know about disaster alerts and how to stay safe.
Local officials are working to improve responses, but want more funds to improve infrastructure.
NDMA team reviewed disaster preparedness in East Godavari district.
The team discussed the District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) and the proposed SDMA 2025 model.
Officials aim to improve disaster management by evaluating current mechanisms and developing future action plans.
The NDMA emphasized the importance of localized action plans based on ground-level realities.
Public participation is encouraged, including promotion of the "SACHET" mobile app for disaster alerts.
- Who
- NDMA team, district officials, and other department officials
- What
- NDMA team reviewed district disaster preparedness and discussed the SDMA 2025 model.
- When
- Tuesday
- Where
- East Godavari district Collectorate in Rajamahendravaram
- Why
- To evaluate disaster management mechanisms, analyze challenges, and develop action plans.
Local Officials
NDMA
Flood Damage Prevention
Local Officials
Concern over recurring damage to fertile lands during floods.
NDMA
Implementation of state government's early warnings via mobile messages.
Disaster Response Approach
Local Officials
Need for integrated disaster response plan.
NDMA
Department-wise actions in response to disasters.
- NDMA Team Visit Date
- Tuesday
- District Visited
- East Godavari
- Focus
- District Disaster Management
- Proposed Model
- SDMA 2025
- Mobile App
- SACHET