Naidu Reviews Cyclone Murasu Preparedness, Asks Officials to Stay Alert
Naidu said that many areas have returned to normalcy after the destruction caused by cyclone Arnab and added said that the impact of cyclone Murasu also needs to be dealt with effectively
Hyderabad: Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Monday reviewed the preparedness for Cyclone Murasu, which is very close to the coastal Andhra
He reviewed the field level cyclone preparedness from Real Time Governance Society with officials and district Collectors. Officials informed that there are indications of moderate to heavy rains from South Coastal Andhra to other lower districts and Rayalaseema as well.
Officials said that there is a possibility of floods due to rains in Nagarjunasagar and Pulichintala projects. Officials told the Chief Minister that there is a possibility of water flows of 30 to 50 TMC.
Speaking on the occasion, the Chief Minister said that many areas have returned to normal after the destruction caused by cyclone Arnab and added said that the impact of cyclone Murasu also needs to be dealt with effectively.
Officials informed that the impact of cyclone is less than that of cyclone Arnab and explained say that 31,000 electricity poles have been sent to the field level from Srikakulam to Krishna district due to cyclone Arnab
The Chief Minister has clarified that the machinery at the field level is ready to deal with the impact of cyclone Murasu. Officials have estimated that up to 8,000 electricity poles are likely to be affected in South Coast Andhra and Rayalaseema districts due to the storm winds
Naidu ordered to fill tanks in various areas including Guntur, Bapatla, Palnadu, Prakasam, Nellore, Markapuram with water with efficient water management. The Chief Minister has ordered to undertake efficient water management to fill water in various reservoirs in the South Coast and Rayalaseema basins.