Strict instructions had been issued to all the divisions to finish the task of strengthening of embankments of rivers by May 31, he said.
They were also told to clean, declog and repair drains and canals by June 15, the minister said.
To properly monitor execution of flood control measures, committees had been set up under the supervision of Deputy Commissioners, he said.
Fortification of embankments of main rivers would also be the responsibility of these committees, the minister said.