With heavy rains lashing across the State, Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar Rao has asked the State administration to be in a state of high alert and directed the officials concerned to take all measures to safeguard people.
KCR asked the entire State government machinery including the District Collectors to remain vigilant and take timely action to prevent loss of lives and property.
The Chief Minister , held a teleconference with the officials and reviewed the flood situation in the State in the wake of heavy rains. He spoke to Chief Secretary Somesh Kumar over phone and issued instructions on the measures to be taken.
As several streams and rivulets are in full spate due to the heavy downpour, Chandrashekhar Rao asked the officials to remain alert in all the rain-affected urban and rural areas in order to avoid any inconvenience to the people.
He wanted the officials and employees of Municipal Administration, Panchayat Raj, Roads and Buildings and Electricity departments to constantly monitor the local conditions and take appropriate measures to ensure there are no hindrances for public services like electricity, roads and drainage canals.
With several irrigation projects and tanks in the State overflowing at some places due to massive flooding, the Chief Minister directed the officials to take preventive measures and shift the people living in low-lying areas to safer places.
He asked the Chief Secretary to make contingency plans and take relief measures in the flood prone areas.
