In the wake of the threat of cyclone, the district administration is on alert and taking all precautionary measures to protect the lives and property of the people – appeal not to come out unless it is an emergency – Konaseema District Collector Dr. R. Mahash Kumar
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AP Beauro Report – Bharath (Dg) News
By- Raja Pentapati – Amaravati – Oct 26
Keeping in mind the threat of cyclone Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Konaseema district administration is on full alert, said District Collector Dr. R. Mahesh Kumar. On Monday, in the Collector Chamber of the local Collectorate, District Joint Collector Y. Khom. Naidiya Devi, District SP Rahul Meena and they explained the arrangements made in the district in a press meet organized on the conditions of cyclone Arnab, public safety, coordination of various departments and early relief measures.
He said that all departments are working in coordination, giving priority to the protection of people’s lives and properties, and appealed to the people to follow the instructions of the authorities and be alert.
According to the reports of the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the cyclone is likely to move close to the coastal areas of Konaseema-Kakinada districts. Due to the impact of the cyclone, October 27 and 28 are said to be the most crucial dates as gusty winds of about 115 to 120 kilometers per hour are likely to blow.
The Collector advised people not to come out of their homes except in emergency situations and to temporarily suspend public gatherings, processions and events where large numbers of people gather. He said that during strong winds, they should not stay under trees, near electric poles or in dilapidated buildings.
Keeping in mind the safety of students, the Collector said that holidays have been declared for educational institutions in the district on October 27 and 28. Parents have been advised not to send their children out unnecessarily and to take precautions to stay in safe areas until the impact of the cyclone subsides.
The Collector revealed that special attention has been paid to about 67 villages in the coastal areas of the district. He said that steps have been taken to evacuate people from areas that are likely to be affected by the cyclone to safer places. He said that people living in rural areas are being identified and shifted to cyclone rehabilitation centers.
The Collector said that priority is being given to the safety of fishermen in the wake of the cyclone. He revealed that about 2,000 mechanized boats have been moved to safe areas and fishermen who had gone fishing in the sea have been brought back.
District SP Rahul Meena said that people should avoid unnecessary travel during the cyclone. He advised them to avoid activities like going to the seaside, entering fast-flowing water, and roaming in dangerous areas.
If they notice fallen trees or electric poles on the roads, they should inform the relevant authorities without touching them. The Collector said that preventive measures have been taken to ensure that medical services are not disrupted during the cyclone.
The Collector said that arrangements have been made to immediately take up restoration measures in case of situations like uprooting of electric poles, falling of trees, and disruption of roads due to the storm. It was revealed that about 1,500 electricity personnel have been brought from other districts.
The Collector said that a 24-hour control room has been set up in the Collectorate to provide emergency assistance to the people.
Phone numbers of control rooms
1| District Collectorate, Konaseema| 08856-293104
2| RDO Office, Amalapuram| 08856-233208
3| RDO Office, Ramachandrapuram| 08857-245166
4| RDO Office, Kothapeta| 8500238258
5| RDO Office, Kothapeta| 08855-244299
The authorities have appealed to contact the nearest control room for assistance in case of emergency.
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