Dehradun: Amid tension between India and Pakistan, a list of safe shelters has been prepared for the city residents in Doon. MDDA Vice President Banshidhar Tiwari said that the basements located in the authority area are being prepared to be used as bunkers in any emergency. The team has been instructed for this.
Actually, there are more than 500 basements in the Dehradun Development Authority area. These basements are located in Dehradun, Pachhadun and Parwanoon areas. In a meeting held by MDDA on Thursday regarding basements, it was said that it should be ensured that the basement is kept completely empty. Facilities in sector-wise basements should be checked. Instructions were given to ensure cleanliness, electricity, water arrangements in all basements in addition to ramps in all basements.
Difference between basement and bunker
The main difference between basement and bunker is in its use and construction. The basement is usually the part of the building, which is below the main floor and can contain habitable space, storage or empty space for use. The bunker is a protective structure, which is built to protect people and property from an emergency or war situation. The basement is built on the foundation. It usually has windows and doors. The bunker is made of strong materials such as concrete or steel. It has fewer or no windows and doors. The basement is usually airy and well-lit. The bunker is usually designed to protect from wind and natural light.
The campaign for checking the basement is run from time to time, under this, the campaign for checking the basement has been started. It can be used in any kind of situation. The authority’s effort is to make efforts for awareness and security.
– Banshidhar Tiwari, Vice President, MDDA
