Two days after mid-day carried a report on how the tragic loss of lives at Malin could have been avoided with a simple awareness campaign (Malin tragedy could have been avoided by the district administration: GSI, August 5), District Collector Saurabh Rao confirmed that villagers would soon be taught to identify signs of impending natural disasters.

Mass cremations were held for the 151 who died in the Malin landslide, a disaster GSI officials have said could have been avoided; District Collector Sauabh Rao announced yesterday that the administration would soon begin rehabilitation for survivors, as well as organise disaster awareness camps to prevent future tragedies. File pic