In the event of a mine tailings dam failure, the latest global standards reiterate that municipalities must play an important role in the emergency response and recovery. Indeed, local government in South Africa has a legal responsibility for any disaster in its jurisdiction, imposed by the country’s Disaster Management Act and the Disaster Management Framework. The latest Global Industry Standard for Tailings Management (GISTM) raises the bar further, according to Andries Fourie, senior technologist in disaster and risk management at SRK Consulting.
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The Dakshina Kannada district administration is preparing a decentralised disaster management plan for the upcoming monsoon season to address potential natural disasters. Every gram panchayat will appoint an incident commander, and areas prone to flooding are being surveyed. Various government departments are strategizing to handle the situation, with instructions given to Mescom, the fisheries department, school education, and the forest department. Precautionary measures are being taken in Mangaluru City Corporation limits, including mapping flood-prone areas and clearing stormwater drains. The DC has instructed officials to identify at-risk areas and residents, especially pregnant women and the elderly, for necessary arrangements and relocation to safer locations.
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Union Home Minister Amit Shah praised India’s disaster resilience under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, stating that the country can now tackle any disaster effectively. Shah emphasized that the government, guided by a zero-casualty approach, has developed robust early warning systems and prompt response forces, resulting in saving millions of lives during calamities. […] - Newsx