Dehradun, July 2 -- Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Thursday reviewed the State-level Pre-Monsoon Mock Drill at IT Park in Dehradun and issued directions to strengthen disaster preparedness across the hill state ahead of the monsoon season.

Addressing senior officials during the review, the Chief Minister stressed that in a disaster-prone Himalayan state like Uttarakhand, disaster management goes beyond routine administration and stands as one of the government's top priorities. He underlined that effective preparedness, quick and decisive response, strong inter-departmental coordination, and optimal use of modern technology are essential to deal with potential monsoon-related emergencies.

Describing the state-level mo...