Reddy Mobilizes Relief Efforts Amidst Heavy Rain Forecasts in Telangana
Telangana's Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy has called for urgent preparations for heavy rains in multiple districts. Emergency teams are on standby, and residents in low-lying areas may be relocated. Efforts focus on reducing risk to life, livestock, and stemming infectious disease spread.
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In response to forecasts of intense rainfall, Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy has issued directives to ramp up relief measures across affected districts. The state prepares for downpours in regions like Nizamabad, Medak, and Khammam, deploying disaster response teams and evacuating vulnerable residents.
The National and State Disaster Response Forces have been mobilized to help manage the situation. Residents in low-lying areas have been advised to move to relief centers. Authorities are fortifying lakes and tanks with sandbags, halting movement on waterlogged causeways to prioritize safety.
A Met Centre forecast warns of very heavy rain in districts such as Adilabad and Bhadradri Kothagudem in coming days. Historical rainfall levels are being closely monitored as several bodies of water remain in spate.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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