Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan held a review meeting with senior officials to assess the cyclone’s impact. He received updates from district collectors of Konaseema, Krishna, Bapatla, Prakasam, Nellore, and Tirupati, where heavy rainfall and gusty winds have caused widespread damage.

Kalyan directed officials to restore electricity in areas where power lines and poles were damaged by fallen trees. He urged residents to stay indoors and move to safer shelters, stressing that even though the cyclone is weakening, heavy rains still pose risks. The Deputy CM also instructed officials to ensure proper food and shelter for people in rehabilitation centres.

He further warned of rising water levels in the Gundlakamma River in Prakasam and the Penna River in Nellore. After rainfall subsides, Kalyan emphasized immediate sanitation and clean drinking water measures to prevent post-cyclone health issues.

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To ensure a year-round supply, the government designed a dual-source system. Water will be drawn from the Munneru River for eight months and from the Paleru Reservoir during the summer. This model guarantees continuous and clean water flow throughout the year.

The new project will upgrade the Danavaigudem Filter Bed system and expand existing infrastructure to meet growing urban needs. With Lakkaram Tank no longer sufficient for the city’s population, the plan includes new pipelines, filter beds, and pumping stations to improve water distribution efficiency.

Residents welcomed the government’s decision, calling it a major step toward sustainable urban growth. They thanked Chief Minister Revanth Reddy and Minister Tummala Nageswara Rao for resolving the city’s long-standing water problems.

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The Collector advised farmers to delay harvesting onion, maize, and tomato crops to avoid losses. She said 30% of maize was already harvested and warned that wet conditions could lower prices. She told traders to follow government prices and directed agriculture officers to guide farmers on crop safety.

Rajakumari expressed concern over poor sanitation in Atmakur town. She ordered municipal officials to clean waste quickly and ensure clean drinking water through chlorination. She asked teams to shift people from weak houses and keep sandbags ready to prevent floods.

The Collector also announced Aadhaar update camps across the district. She told farmers to complete e-Crop registration for compensation and students to get Apar ID cards for education and welfare benefits.

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The minister emphasized the importance of public awareness campaigns to educate citizens about preventive measures amid changing weather conditions that increase the risk of vector-borne and water-borne diseases.

He instructed health officials to strengthen sanitation drives, ensure adequate availability of medicines, and maintain strict disease surveillance systems across urban and rural areas. The minister also directed district health officers to coordinate with local bodies to prevent mosquito breeding and safeguard public health.

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“Throwing garbage in drains obstructs the flow of water and creates sanitation problems. Even though CC roads exist in rural and urban areas, proper drainage systems are still lacking,” the CM observed. He instructed officials to construct “magic drains” and ensure regular cleaning of villages and towns to maintain hygiene.

Stressing accountability, Chandrababu made it clear that by *January, garbage should not be visible anywhere in the state.* He urged local bodies to strictly monitor waste management and ensure community participation. The drive, he added, should set a model for cleanliness and help improve both urban and rural living conditions across Andhra Pradesh.

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