Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu and Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy to take stock of the situation in both states following heavy rains and floods. During the talks, the Prime Minister assured both states of all possible assistance from the Centre to help address the challenges posed by the severe weather. According to a statement from the Telangana Chief Minister’s Office, PM Modi specifically discussed the flood situation with Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy and enquired about the conditions in the worst-affected areas and the extent of damage caused by the floods.
PM Modi praised both the state governments for maintaining high alertness and effectively preventing loss of lives amid the ongoing heavy rains and floods. He also assured that helicopters would be deployed to provide emergency services in adverse weather conditions and stressed that the Centre would provide necessary assistance and relief to the rain-affected areas in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. In view of the severe weather, the state government has declared that all primary and secondary schools will be closed on Monday as a precautionary measure.
Andhra Chief Minister visits flood-affected areas
Meanwhile, Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu visited the flood-affected areas at Singhnagar in Vijayawada and reviewed the relief measures being provided to the affected people. Accompanied by government officials, he inspected the flood-affected areas on Sunday, an official said. Further, the Chief Minister directed the officials to distribute food items and water bottles to the affected people. During his visit, the Chief Minister took stock of the situation and discussed the relief measures with the officials. He directed them to take necessary steps to provide assistance to the flood victims.
IMD issues a meteorological alert
The India Meteorological Department has also issued a weather alert for the next five days. The meteorological department has forecast heavy rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning. Over the next four days, isolated places in north coastal Andhra Pradesh and Yanam are expected to witness thunderstorms with lightning. Police and NDRF teams have started rescue and relief operations, relocating the affected residents to rehabilitation centres.
(With contributions from ANI)
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