Vijayawada:Heavy rain triggered by Cyclone Arnab inundated several areas of Guntur city, prompting the Guntur Municipal Corporation (GMC) to step up measures to prevent further waterlogging and minimise public inconvenience.

Affected areas include Chutta Gunta Murikipeta, Peekala Vagu, Kankaragunta railway underbridge, the area opposite TJPS College, ITC Road, JKC College Road, Pattabhipuram Main Road, Amaravati Road, Three Bridges, Ramireddythota, Gunturvarithota, Old Guntur and Nandivelugu Road.

GMC commissioner K. Mayur Ashok inspected vulnerable locations on Wednesday and directed public health, engineering and town planning officials to take immediate preventive measures. He said the civic administration was prepared to tackle cyclone-related problems and asked residents to contact the GMC call centre at 0863 2345103 for assistance.

He instructed officials to clear obstructions in major drains and canals, deploy sanitation personnel and drain-cleaning machinery, and remove accumulated waste on a war footing. Sanitation staff were directed to remain in the field, monitor their respective areas and prevent drains from overflowing.

The commissioner also asked engineering officials to prepare ward-wise proposals for permanent solutions to rain-related problems. Town planning officials were directed to identify dilapidated buildings and shift occupants to safer locations wherever necessary. They were also told to remove banners attached to large hoardings as a precaution against strong winds.

Mayur Ashok stressed coordinated efforts by all departments to protect residents and prevent further inconvenience during the cyclone.

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