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Swollen rivers put officials on toes
The New Indian Express Vijayawada
|August 20, 2025
Residents of low-lying villages urged to take all precautions; SDRF teams on standby
IN response to heavy rains and rising floodwaters in the Krishna, Godavari, and Tungabhadra river basins, Special Chief Secretary of Disaster Management G Jaya Lakshmi has directed all district collectors to remain on high alert. She emphasized the need for continuous vigilance and proactive measures to prevent any untoward incidents in low-lying areas.
This story is from the August 20, 2025 edition of The New Indian Express Vijayawada.
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