Hyderabad on alert as heavy rains trigger safety measures
HYDERABAD: Authorities have stepped up vigilance across Hyderabad as heavy rains lash the city. Officials have been directed to remain alert and take all necessary steps to protect people from rain-related risks.
Senior officials from the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC), Hyderabad Disaster Response and Asset Protection Agency (HYDRA), Hyderabad Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board, electricity, police, revenue and other departments joined a video conference to monitor the situation.
Officials asked to stay on ground
Officials were asked to work together and prevent inconvenience to the public. Field staff have also been told to remain available and closely monitor rain-related developments.
The authorities have ordered special vigilance in the catchment areas of Himayat Sagar and Osman Sagar. Officials will also monitor the Musi river basin closely in view of the weather department’s warnings.
Authorities have kept arrangements ready to evacuate people from low-lying areas if the situation worsens. Officials will move residents to safer locations when required.
Ganesh festival areas under special watch
With Ganesh festivals under way, officials will pay special attention to pandals, immersion sites, roads and low-lying areas.
Teams have also been asked to clear silt, mud and debris from affected areas without delay.
Monsoon Emergency Teams and AirTech machines will remain ready to respond to emergencies.
Officials have also been told to avoid staying confined to their offices. Instead, they must visit affected areas and address problems on the spot.
“Public safety is our top priority,” the official said. “We are on alert.”
