CS asks district officials to remain on high alert amid heavy rain warning
Telangana's Chief Secretary has ordered district officials to prepare for heavy rainfall following an IMD forecast. The government is coordinating with the NDRF and local authorities to ensure public safety and support farmers during the weather event.
Why it matters
Effective disaster management and coordination are critical for minimizing the impact of extreme weather events on agriculture and public safety.
With the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasting heavy rainfall across Telangana over the next two to three days, Chief Secretary Sanjay Jaju on Tuesday directed District Collectors to take all precautionary measures to ensure public safety and minimise disruption.
Chairing a teleconference from the Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Telangana Secretariat with District Collectors, Police Commissioners and Superintendents of Police, Mr. Jaju reviewed the prevailing weather situation, the Agriculture department’s contingency plan and the progress of the Vanamahotsavam programme.
The Chief Secretary said only five or six districts had received normal rainfall so far, while 26 districts continued to face a rainfall deficit. He said seed fairs were being organised across the State as part of the Agriculture department’s contingency plan and assured that the government machinery was prepared to extend all necessary support to farmers opting for alternative crops.
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