Hyderabad: The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a warning for heavy rains across nearly 11 districts in the state, effective tomorrow. In response, Chief Secretary Shanti Kumari has directed the district collectors to be vigilant. A teleconference was conducted with the collectors and Superintendents of Police from the districts likely to experience heavy rainfall, including Adilabad, Jagitial, Kamareddy, Komaram Bheem Asifabad, Medak, Medchal-Malkajgiri, Nirmal, Nizamabad, Peddapalli, Sangareddy, and Siddipet.
Chief Secretary Shanti Kumari emphasized the need for collectors to prepare contingency plans to prevent loss of property and life. With ongoing rains over the past few days and the forecast for further heavy rainfall, she instructed officials to implement robust measures in coordination with police and other departments. The collectors have been advised to decide on school closures based on local conditions.
The Nirmal Collector has been directed to evacuate residents from low-lying areas following the opening of gates at the Swarna and Kadem projects. A team of 31 members from the NDRF, equipped with four boats, is being dispatched to Nirmal. Additionally, 20,000 cubic meters of water is being released from the SRSP project, with instructions to take precautionary measures in the surrounding areas if the volume increases.
The Chief Secretary has recommended coordinating with Maharashtra officials to monitor water levels from the region and to establish joint teams with relevant departments for surveillance at culverts and streams. Collectors are encouraged to seek assistance if needed from Hyderabad. Control rooms established in district collectorates are to operate 24/7.
Director General of Police Jitender advised that Superintendents of Police coordinate with district collectors in areas with heavy rainfall warnings. He also noted that cranes should be kept ready for emergency situations.