Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu directs officials to take precautionary measures to prevent loss of life and property in heavy rains

Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu has directed officers to take all precautionary measures to stop lack of life and property in view of the persevering with heavy rains throughout Andhra Pradesh. He careworn the necessity for advance preparedness and strict vigilance to avert any untoward incidents.

Reviewing the state of affairs with Chief Secretary Ok. Vijayanand on the Secretariat on Monday, the Chief Minister instructed all District Collectors to remain on excessive alert, notably in North Andhra the place rivers and streams are overflowing and landslides have been reported in hilly areas. He ordered the institution of management rooms in each district headquarters to supply well timed data to the general public, and mentioned holidays ought to be declared for academic establishments if rains persist.

Mr. Naidu emphasised that every one departments should work in shut coordination underneath the supervision of Collectors, and that precautionary steps be carried out at once. The Chief Secretary briefed him on the prevailing situations in North Andhra and the measures already in place.