District Collector Dr N. Prabhakar Reddy. (Image: Facebook)

Visakhapatnam: Parvathipuram Manyam district collector Dr N. Prabhakar Reddy has urged residents to remain vigilant as a cyclonic system is expected to bring strong winds to several mandals over the next few days.

According to government forecasts shared by the Collector, Salur is likely to record the highest wind speed in the district at 64.22 kmph by October 27. Gummalakshmipuram and Komarada are expected to experience winds of up to 63.6 kmph and 62.6 kmph, respectively, by October 29. Wind speeds in Pachipenta could reach 60.31 kmph.

Winds may reach 57.14 kmph in Kurupam, Seethampeta and Bhamini, 56.87 kmph in Jiyyammavalasa, 56.25 kmph in Parvathipuram, and 54.94 kmph in Veeraghattam and Garugubilli.

Palakonda and Makkuva could experience wind speeds of up to 52.79 kmph and 52.18 kmph, respectively, while Seethanagaram and Balijipeta may record speeds of 49.52 kmph and 48.91 kmph. The collector said the district administration was closely monitoring the situation and urged people to take necessary precautions to protect lives and property. Officials from all departments have been directed to remain on alert and respond promptly to weather-related emergencies.

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