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Time of India
5 days ago
- Climate
- Time of India
Govt ramps up safety & relief measures
T'puram: As monsoon arrived early and caused widespread damage across Kerala, govt stepped up its preparedness, focusing on monsoon safety, disaster response and getting ready for school reopening on June 2. On Thursday, chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan warned that rising river and stream water levels from heavy rain made it unsafe to bathe in them. At present, 1,296 people are housed in 59 relief camps across state. Authorities have identified areas prone to landslides and flooding—especially riverbanks, low-lying zones and ESAs—and advised residents to move to safer places or relief camps. Emergency operations centres are functioning 24 hours at district and taluk levels. Alongside traditional warning systems, alerts are being issued through sirens and hooters under state disaster management authority's 'Kavacham' early warning network. Civil defence, Aapda Mitra volunteers and other emergency personnel are on standby and panchayat-level emergency response teams have been activated, he said. Nine NDRF teams are being deployed as part of monsoon action plan and they are positioned in Idukki, Malappuram, Kasaragod and Thrissur. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like People Born 1940-1975 With No Life Insurance Could Be Eligible For This Reassured Get Quote Undo By June 1 additional teams will be deployed at Alappuzha, Pathanamthitta, Ernakulam, Kozhikode and Wayanad. These teams will remain in their districts throughout monsoon, he added. The CM urged the public to stay alert, especially at night when uprooted trees or damaged power lines may lie across roads or waterlogged areas. Those stepping out early for newspaper delivery, rubber tapping or other essential duties should take extreme caution. Suspicious or damaged power lines should be reported immediately to KSEB office or by calling 9496010101, he said. Residents associations and local communities can share rain updates via WhatsApp groups. Households and institutions must do necessary cleaning and drainage work to avoid health and safety issues, he added. The CM warned of intense rain, possible cloudbursts and flash floods. Heavy winds and soil saturation may trigger landslides and urban waterlogging. People living in homes with weak structures or unstable roofs are advised to stay vigilant and relocate if necessary, he added.
The Hindu
20-05-2025
- Climate
- The Hindu
Pazhassi dam shutters to be opened on Wednesday
With the monsoon expected by the end of May and water level in the Pazhassi dam rising steadily, the Irrigation department has announced that the shutters of the dam will be opened at 10 a.m. on Wednesday (May 21) to regulate water levels. People living on the banks of the Valappatanam river have been advised to remain vigilant and take necessary precautions as the water release may lead to a rise in water level in the river. On Tuesday, in light of the red alert issued by the India Meteorological department (IMD) for Kannur, the district administration activated the 'Kavacham' early warning system by sounding sirens at locations including Government City HSS, Kannur; Government HSS, Thiruvangad; Government HSS, Aralam farm; Government HSS, Peringome; Cyclone shelter, Kathiroor; Pre-Matric Boys' Hostel, Naduvil; Government HSS, Myzhappilangad; Government Vocational HSS, Kannur; Government HSS, Matool, and PWD Rest House, Thalassery. Officials have advised residents to stay updated through official communication channels as weather conditions remain volatile.
Hindustan Times
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Bellamkonda Sai Sreenivas booked for alleged misbehaviour, violating traffic rules
The Jubilee Hills police in Hyderabad have registered a case against actor Bellamkonda Sai Sreenivas for allegedly violating traffic rules and misbehaving. The actor was issued a notice after he flouted traffic rules on May 13 and misbehaved with a cop. (Also Read: Meet man who fought Mike Tyson, won 9 titles in boxing, now works as a bouncer with Ram Charan) Sreenivas was caught by a traffic cop driving his car on the wrong side at the Journalists' Colony Junction in Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad, on May 13. According to PTI, when the cop asked him to take a U-turn and go on the right side of the road, the actor allegedly refused and drove his car towards the cop rashly. A case was registered against Sreenivas on the charges of rash driving and obstructing a public servant from discharging public functions. The inspector of the Jubilee Hills police station confirmed the news and told ANI, 'A case has been registered against actor Bellamkonda Sai Srinivas on 13th of this month, for violating traffic rules and misbehaving with traffic police. We have served a notice and sent it to him.' The actor is yet to address the incident. Sreenivas is the son of Telugu film producer Bellamkonda Suresh and brother of actor Bellamkonda Ganesh. He studied acting at Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute in Los Angeles, USA, and Barry John Acting Studio in Mumbai. He also underwent training in martial arts and stunts. He debuted in 2014 with Alludu Seenu and has since acted in films like Jaya Janaki Nayaka, Sita, and Kavacham. He starred in the Telugu remake of the Tamil hit Ratsasan, titled Rakshasudu, and received good reviews for his performance. He even debuted in Bollywood in 2023 with the Hindi remake of Prabhas' Chatrapathi, which failed to make a mark. Sreenivas has Bhairavam, Tyson Naidu, Haindava, and Kishkindhapuri lined up for release.
