To save people from the floods, Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao instructed the deployment of more NDRF Teams and helicopters. He wanted utilization of the services of senior officers, both in service and retired, who worked during the floods earlier.
The Central government on the other hand has declared a red alert in 9 districts of Telangana.
Keep Electricity, Irrigation, Revenue, Panchayat Raj and Police departments ready to face the situation tomorrow and the day after. Police and Irrigation officials should be on high alert to face the flood situation tomorrow and the day after.
KCR wanted the evacuation of people from the low-lying areas to safer areas. He has instructed the irrigation officials to release water from the Reservoir at a slow pace.
The CM inquired about the Musi river flood. He wanted measures to be taken for the safety of people living in low-lying areas in Hyderabad. He explained the measures to be taken in Hyderabad and other places. The CM has instructed the HMDA and GHMC officials to be strict against the illegal construction of houses in the low-lying areas in Hyderabad.
The CM who inquired about the drainage situation instructed the officials to be alert and take preventive measures.
Since the weather forecast says that the rainfall will continue till Aug 10, the CM instructed all the departments to be on high alert for the safety of people.
The Chief Minister wanted R&B department to assess the flood situation beforehand and coordinate with the departments concerned, examine the condition of roads and bridges and control the public transport system.
KCR wanted people in the state to exercise restraint and be alert of the flood situation. People should not venture into streams, rivulets, and other water bodies and take measures so as not to get caught in the floods. People should not indulge in misadventures like trying to cross the streams. He also advised people to take care of their children.
