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Due to the incoming Cyclone “Montha”, the district administration in Bhimavaram, Andhra Pradesh, is on high alert. Collector Nagarani has issued orders for precautionary measures to prevent loss of life and property. All officials are to be available 24/7, with leaves cancelled. Control centers have been established, vulnerable areas are being reinforced with sandbags, and fishermen are prohibited from going to sea. All educational institutions (government and private, including Anganwadi centers) will be closed on Monday and Tuesday. The PGSR (Public Grievance Redressal System) program is cancelled for Monday. Special Officer Prasanna Venkatesh has been appointed to oversee the relief operations and a helpline number is issued for the public. Ferry services between Narasapuram and Sakinetipalli have been suspended.
News Article:
District on Alert as Cyclone Montha Approaches: Schools Closed, Officials on Standby
Bhimavaram, Andhra Pradesh – Authorities in Bhimavaram are taking no chances as Cyclone Montha threatens the region. District Collector Nagarani has placed the entire administrative machinery on high alert, issuing strict directives to prevent any loss of life or property.
In a Google Meet address to officials on Sunday, Collector Nagarani emphasized the need for proactive measures, including reinforcing vulnerable riverbanks and coastlines with sandbags. Fishermen have been barred from venturing into the sea, and all beach and tourist activities have been temporarily suspended.
“Our priority is the safety and well-being of our citizens,” stated Collector Nagarani. “All officials are to be available around the clock, and leaves have been cancelled. We urge the public to avoid unnecessary travel between November 26th and 29th.”
As a precautionary measure, all government and private educational institutions, including Anganwadi centers, will remain closed on Monday and Tuesday (November 27th and 28th). The PGSR program scheduled for Monday has also been cancelled.
The government has appointed Prasanna Venkatesh as a special officer to oversee the cyclone relief efforts. He can be reached at 86395 41520.
District Panchayat Officer Ramnath Reddy instructed all Village Panchayat members to be available to assist on cleaning works. He instructed them to keep cleaning supplies such as bleaching, lime and phenyl on hand. Ferry services between Narasapuram and Sakinetipalli have been suspended until further notice.
Control rooms have been established at the Collectorate, Revenue Divisional offices, and Electricity Department offices with helpline numbers: 08816299219 (Collectorate Bhimavaram), 98484 13739, 87907 31315 (Bhimavaram RDO), 93911 85874 (Narasapuram), 93817 01036, 98497 12358 (Tadepalligudem), 94906 10152, 94931 77646, 73820 50943, 94931 77806 (Electricity Department).
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