CYCLONE MONTHA: CM REVANTH PUTS ENTIRE ADMINISTRATION ON ALERT

Following heavy rains under the influence of cyclone Montha across the Telangana State, Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy instructed the entire administration to remain on high alert-The Chief Minister enquired about the impact of Cyclone Montha mainly on paddy harvesting and instructed the authorities to take necessary precautions to prevent losses due to heavy rains. Special arrangements should also be made at the paddy and cotton procurement centers.

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The officials briefed the Chief Minister that the impact of Cyclone Montha is expected to be more severe in Khammam, Warangal and Nalgonda districts. As Hyderabad is witnessing heavy rains, Revanth Reddy ordered the local civic authorities to deploy disaster management teams to rescue people in the inundated areas in the city.

Following the stoppage of Golconda Express and Konark Express trains at Dornakal Junction in Mahabubabad district and Gundratimadugu station and also the diversion of several trains by the Southern Railway authorities, the Chief Minister suggested that alternative arrangements should be made without any inconvenience to the stranded passengers.