Heavy rain forecast in Telangana: CM orders high alert, cancels leaves of all employees

With heavy rains predicted across Telangana, Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy has cancelled all government employees' leaves for the next three days and instructed officials to remain on high alert. The CM ordered helicopters for rescue operations and mobile transformers for power backup.

Hyderabad: In view of the forecast of heavy rainfall over the next few days, Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy has directed the cancellation of all employees’ leaves for the next three days.

During a video conference with District Collectors on Tuesday, the Chief Minister instructed in-charge Ministers and officials to remain on high alert. He ordered that preventive measures be taken in all flood-prone areas across the State, including Hyderabad, and that law and order police personnel be deployed to regulate city traffic.

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The Chief Minister said that helicopters should be arranged to airlift stranded residents during sudden downpours. Stressing close coordination with NDRF teams, he asked officials to position mobile transformers in advance to address potential power disruptions.

Revanth Reddy directed the HYDRAA officials to remain on 24-hour alert during the rains. A toll-free helpline must also be set up for the public to register complaints or seek emergency assistance.

Regarding schools, colleges, and IT sector employees, the Chief Minister said the concerned departments should take necessary decisions. He also urged that awareness campaigns be launched, advising people to leave their homes only if necessary.