Don’t miss the latest developments in business and finance.

Andhra CM alerts collectors to be vigilant as IMD predicts heavy rains

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy has directed the district collectors to be on alert to tackle possible flood-like situations as IMD has predicted incessant rains

Andhra Pradesh,  Andhra Pradesh CM, Y S Jaganmohan Reddy
Andhra Pradesh CM Y S Jaganmohan Reddy
ANI General News
1 min read Last Updated : Jul 23 2021 | 7:37 AM IST

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy has directed the district collectors to be on alert to tackle possible flood-like situations as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted incessant rains.

Speaking to district collectors through video conference during the launch of the YSR Kapu Nestham scheme, the Chief Minister said IMD has predicted heavy rains in various districts across the state and the district collectors should monitor the situation at ground level and take necessary steps.

The weather department has predicted heavy rains in several parts of Andhra Pradesh for the next two days.

Krishna, West Godavari, East Godavari, Visakhapatnam, and Vizianagaram districts are likely to receive very heavy rainfall on Friday.

Fishermen have been warned not to venture into sea till July 25.

(Only the headline and picture of this report may have been reworked by the Business Standard staff; the rest of the content is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.)

More From This Section

Topics :IMDY S Jaganmohan Reddyheavy rainsAndhra Pradesh

First Published: Jul 23 2021 | 7:37 AM IST

Next Story