Minister urges daily monitoring for El Nino preparedness in Anantapur
Finance Minister Payyavula Keshav has ordered daily monitoring of El Nino conditions in Anantapur to ensure water security. Officials have been directed to remain on high alert and ensure the efficient management of drinking water supplies.
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Reflects proactive government disaster management and resource allocation in response to climate-related threats.
Asserting that effective preparedness is needed to tackle the El Nino situation, Finance Minister Payyavula Keshav directed officials to monitor the prevailing situation in Anantapur district on a daily basis and submit periodic reports. The Minister held a meeting on Monday with District Collector O. Anand and officials from Agriculture, Horticulture, HNSS, HLC, Minor Irrigation, RWS, and other departments to review the current El Niño conditions and drinking water supply.
Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Keshav directed that a liaison officer be appointed from the district to coordinate with senior officials in the State capital regarding these conditions. He emphasised the need for continuous monitoring of the measures and progress within departments and urged all officials to work responsibly and remain prepared to tackle the crisis situations arising from El Niño.
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