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Hans India
20-05-2025
- Climate
- Hans India
Public urged to remain alert amid heavy rainfall
Nandyal: In light of the heavy rainfall prediction for the next three days, Nandyal District Collector G Raja Kumari on Monday urged the public to remain extremely vigilant. Addressing officials during the 'Praja Parishkara Vedika' programme held at the PGRES Hall in the Collectorate, she issued a series of directives to various departments to prepare for the upcoming weather conditions. She stated that thunderstorms accompanied by heavy rains and strong winds are likely to affect several parts of the district. She instructed MPDOs, Tahsildars, and Municipal Commissioners to stay alert and ensure prompt action. As part of the preparedness, she directed the establishment of round-the-clock control rooms at both the mandal and district levels, and asked for details of staff assigned to these control rooms including names and contact numbers to be submitted to the Collector's office. Highlighting the risk to nearly 25,000 mud houses in the district, the Collector emphasized that residents should be advised to avoid staying in such vulnerable homes during heavy rains. She instructed RDOs to issue warning notices through Village Revenue Officers (VROs) and ensure copies of these notices are affixed at each home. Noting that the district has 21 streams and canals, she directed irrigation officials to prevent blockages caused by debris like plastic waste and horse dung. Since these streams eventually drain into the Kundu River, she stressed the need to monitor the surrounding areas for potential flooding. In view of possible damage from strong winds such as the uprooting of trees and electricity poles the Collector instructed revenue, electricity, and municipal officials to take necessary precautions. To prevent loss of life due to lightning strikes, the government is utilizing advanced systems to forecast strikes at the village level. She urged officials to disseminate this information widely to prevent casualties. Additionally, the Collector emphasized the importance of safeguarding livestock and directed awareness campaigns to educate the public on protective measures. Joint Collector C. Vishnucharan, DRO Ramu Naik, Deputy Collectors, and other officials were present at the meeting.
The Hindu
26-04-2025
- Health
- The Hindu
Role of veterinarians hailed at World Veterinary Day in Rayachoti
Veterinarians play a crucial role in the development of the dairy sector and strengthening of living standards of the dairy farmers, Annamayya district Joint Collector Adarsh Rajendran said. Speaking at the World Veterinary Day celebrations at the PGRES Hall here on Saturday (April 26), the Joint Collector highlighted the duties and responsibilities of the veterinarians, saying that beyond treating animals, they also serve the community through critical services like artificial insemination, surgeries, vaccinations, and emergency care in the villages. 'Veterinarians are the lifeline of the dairy sector. Honoring them and recognising their services remain the responsibility of all in society,' Mr. Rajendran said. District Revenue Officer (DRO) D. Madhusudhan Rao termed veterinarians 'frontline warriors for public health', saying that healthy livestock always impacts rural community's economic progress. 'I initially aspired to become a veterinarian, but joined the revenue services, though I still cherish the dream, and I love the cattle to match it,' he said. Joint Director (Animal Husbandry) Gunasekhar Pillai underlined the theme of the year 2025-26 — 'Animal Health Takes a Team.' He observed that a nation's moral standing is reflected in its treatment of animals. Speakers at the event further called for better sanitation facilities in veterinary hospitals. They highlighted the emotional support animals provide, especially in the absence of joint families. Officials from the Animal Husbandry department of Madanapalle, Rajampet, and Rayachoti subdivisions attended the programme.
