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New Indian Express
a day ago
- Climate
- New Indian Express
Andhra Pradesh on high alert as heavy rains swell Krishna, Godavari, Tungabhadra rivers
VIJAYAWADA: In response to heavy rains and rising floodwaters in the Krishna, Godavari, and Tungabhadra river basins, Special Chief Secretary of Disaster Management G Jaya Lakshmi has directed all district collectors to remain on high alert. She emphasised the need for continuous vigilance and proactive measures to prevent any untoward incidents in low-lying areas. During a teleconference on Tuesday, Jaya Lakshmi instructed officials to immediately shift residents from flood-prone areas to rehabilitation centres, ensuring that essential supplies, medicine, and sanitation materials are readily available. She announced that Rs 16 crore has been sanctioned to 16 affected districts under TR-27 for relief activities, including the evacuation of victims, and the provision of safe drinking water, food, and medical camps. She confirmed that State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) teams are on standby in key locations, including Avanigadda in Krishna district, Vijayawada and Krishna Ghat in NTR district, Chintur in Alluri district, and Amalapuram in Konaseema district.
New Indian Express
a day ago
- Climate
- New Indian Express
IMD warns of thunderstorms; Andhra government releases Rs 16 crore for flood relief
VISAKHAPATNAM: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) Amaravati Centre has forecast thunderstorms accompanied by lightning over North Coastal Andhra Pradesh (NCAP), Yanam, South Coastal Andhra Pradesh (SCAP), and Rayalaseema on Wednesday. Strong winds with speeds of 40-50 kmph are also likely at isolated places in these regions. The State government also released Rs 16 crore under TR-27 to 16 districts for immediate rescue and relief operations in case of a flood situation. On Thursday and Friday, thunderstorms with lightning are expected over NCAP & Yanam, with strong winds of similar intensity likely in NCAP & Yanam, SCAP, and Rayalaseema. With heavy rainfall continuing in the upper catchment areas, the Krishna, Godavari, and Tungabhadra Rivers are in spate. The Andhra Pradesh State Disaster Management Authority (APSDMA) is monitoring the situation and has directed district collectors to take precautionary measures.
