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Andhra rains: Nara Lokesh visits flood-affected areas in Mangalagiri

Mangalagiri: Andhra Pradesh Human Resources Development Minister Nara Lokesh visited flood-affected areas in Mangalagiri constituency on Sunday to take stock of the rescue and relief measures taken by the government.
Lokesh visited the Ratnalcheruvu area in Mangalagiri town, which was severely impacted by heavy rainfall, and interacted with residents to understand their situation. He also enquired about the relief measures and ensured they were reaching everyone in need.
He also assured residents that the government would provide all necessary assistance to those affected by the floods.
Following the heavy rains, the Pulichintala dam in Palnadu district has started overflowing.
Earlier, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu held a review meeting, urging officials to remain vigilant and provide necessary assistance.
He directed that all departments be on high alert, schools in heavily affected areas be closed, and warning boards be installed near overflowing streams and rivers. Alerts were also to be sent to mobile phones in affected areas.
He also instructed officials to be prepared for any emergency and to provide necessary assistance to the people.
CM Naidu also warned of potential hazards, such as falling power lines and trees due to the severe weather conditions.
On Saturday, heavy rains caused waterlogging in parts of Vijayawada city and Warangal city.
The India Meteorological Department issued a warning that cyclone "Asna," a deep depression over the Arabian Sea, is expected to move West-Northwest away from the Indian coast in the next 24 hours.

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