Hyderabad, Aug 14
With heavy rain triggering a flood-like situation in parts of Telangana, the state government on Thursday released Rs 1 crore each to the districts for relief operations.
Revenue Minister Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy announced this during a video conference with District Collectors to review the situation.
He directed the Collectors to be alert and take measures to prevent loss of life and property. They were directed to have special focus on low-lying and flood-prone areas.
The minister asked the Collectors to cancel leaves of all officials and call back those who were already on leave.
In view of the heavy rain alert for the next three days, he asked them to take all necessary measures to ensure that people do not face any problems.
The minister and Chief Secretary Ramakrishna Rao enquired about the situation in the districts.
In Greater Hyderabad, they wanted the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC), Hyderabad Metro Water Supply & Sewerage Board (HMWSSB) and Traffic Department to work in coordination.
Heavy rain continues to pound parts of Telangana under the impact of a low-pressure area, paralysing normal life and affecting road connectivity to some villages.