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Headline: Andhra Pradesh Moves Pregnant Women to Safety Ahead of Cyclone Montha
VIJAYAWADA, October 27, 2025 – In anticipation of the impact of Cyclone Montha, authorities in Andhra Pradesh have begun shifting pregnant women nearing their delivery dates to nearby hospitals as a precautionary measure. Minister for Health, Medical Education and Family Welfare, Satya Kumar Yadav, announced that 787 pregnant women within a week of delivery have been moved in Krishna, East Godavari, Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Konaseema, and Eluru districts.
Local authorities are actively gathering information on pregnant women through Auxiliary Nurse Midwives (ANMs) and transferring those at risk to community health centers, area hospitals, and district hospitals. Similar measures are being implemented across all 17 districts expected to be affected by the cyclone.
Special attention is being given to high-risk pregnancies. Medical camps staffed with doctors, ANMs, and Accredited Social Health Activists (ASHAs) have been established at 551 rehabilitation centers throughout the affected regions.
Principal Secretary (Health) Saurabh Gaur has instructed medical personnel to adhere to Standard Operating Procedures. In-Charge Commissioner of Health and Family Welfare Neelakantha Reddy has also conducted video conferences with district officials and hospital superintendents to ensure cyclone preparedness. The government is prioritizing the safety and well-being of expectant mothers as the state braces for the potential impact of Cyclone Montha.
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