Hyderabad: The Meteorological Department has issued heavy
rainfall warnings for several districts and areas in the state of Telangana.
The isolated areas in the state are particularly vulnerable as well as the
low-lying areas. Telangana has been experiencing heavy rainfall since Saturday
and according to The Meteorological Department, the state should brace itself
for more rainfall for the next two days. Telangana Chief Minister K.
Chandrasekhar Rao has put Telangana government on high-alert after the heavy
rainfall warnings. He instructed his Chief Secretary Somesh Kumar to direct all
District Collectors, Police Superintendents and Police Commissioners to be on
high-alert to respond to the public needs, monitor potential flooding
situations in several areas of the state and evacuate the people who were
caught in the flooding should the need arise.
The Chief Secretary Somesh Kumar has instructed all the
officials to remain vigilant and monitor the situation and respond quickly to
the needs of public. Khammam, Nizamabad, Karimnagar, Adilabad and Warangal
districts are particularly vulnerable to flooding and the Chief Secretary has
said that any loss of life and property should be avoided and take all
necessary actions to ensure the same. The officials were instructed to follow
the flood protocols and guidelines to a T and monitor some particular areas
which are prone to heavy flooding, water logging and blocking of roads and
highways. The Chief Minister has also requested the public to remain vigilant
of the situation and contact the necessary authorities if they are in any
distress and in need of assistance.
