Hyderabad: Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Wednesday directed the entire state administration to remain on high alert following heavy rains triggered by Cyclone ‘Montha’.
Reviewing the cyclone’s impact, particularly on paddy harvesting, he instructed the authorities to take necessary precautions to minimise losses, an official release said.
He ordered special arrangements at the paddy and cotton procurement centres.
Heavy rains lashed different districts of Telangana on Wednesday under the impact of severe cyclonic storm ‘Montha’, which crossed the coast in neighboring Andhra Pradesh overnight.
‘Montha’ means a fragrant flower in the Thai language.
The officials informed the CM that Khammam, Warangal and Nalgonda districts are likely to be impacted the most.
SDRF and NDRF teams were directed to take up rescue operations in a coordinated manner in the rain-affected districts under the supervision of the district Collectors.
With Hyderabad witnessing rains, Reddy directed the local civic authorities to deploy disaster management teams to rescue people in the inundated areas in the city.
The Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC), Hyderabad Disaster Response and Asset Protection Agency (HYDRAA), SDRF, and Fire department personnel were told to respond promptly to public requests.
After trains, including Golconda Express and Konark Express, halted at Dornakal Junction in Mahabubabad district and Gundratimadugu station, and several others were diverted by the Railway authorities, Reddy suggested that alternative arrangements be made for the stranded passengers.
Due to overflowing rivulets and canals, he ordered the evacuation of families residing in low-lying areas to relief camps.
The State Irrigation Department was alerted to closely monitor water levels in all projects, reservoirs and other water bodies. District Collectors must be informed before releasing water from the overflowing water bodies.
