Hyderabad: Chief Secretary Santhi Kumari has instructed all district Collectors in Telangana to stay alert due to a warning from the Meteorological Department about the possibility of rain over the next three days.
The Chief Minister has been monitoring the heavy rains over the past week and has ordered measures to prevent loss of life and property. Collectors have been advised to set up rehabilitation centers and collaborate with various departments like police, irrigation, panchayat raj, fire department, NDRF, SDRF, and others. Santhi Kumari held a review meeting with the district Collectors through a teleconference to discuss rain preparedness. DGP Jitender and Principal Secretary of the Planning Department, Sandeep Sultania, also attended this meeting.
The Chief Secretary mentioned that many ponds and water bodies are already full due to the rains, and precautionary measures should be taken to prevent breaches. She announced that NDRF teams are being deployed in Bhadradri Kothagudem and Mulugu districts as a precaution. She also emphasized that special control rooms should be established in all districts.
District Collectors have been advised to reach out for urgent help if needed. Precautionary measures should be focused mainly on low-lying areas, ensuring no one crosses streams during floods.
DGP Jitender reported that police commissioners and SPs across the state are coordinating with district Collectors and other officials. He added that no untoward incidents have occurred so far, and police officers are actively monitoring the situation in the field. Principal Secretary Sandeep Sultania noted that moderate to heavy rains, along with gusty winds of 30 to 40 kmph, are expected in many districts over the next three days.
The Bhadradri Kothagudem Collector shared that a second danger warning has already been issued at Bhadrachalam, with a third warning to follow if water levels reach 53 feet. Preliminary reports on residential damage have been submitted to the government, and NDRF and SDRF teams are ready to handle any incidents.
The Mulugu District Collector stated that officer teams have been formed in all mandals and are monitoring the situation vigilantly. Each village has an identified special information officer to keep track of developments. In Mulugu, around one hundred kilometers along the Godavari River have been identified as problematic, affecting 77 villages. Preventive measures have been implemented.
District-wise flood and rain impacts were reviewed with the Chief Secretary, Collectors, CPs, and SPs of the respective districts. Field-level officials have been asked to stay available in their areas and respond promptly to any situation. Any negligence will be dealt with appropriately.
