Officials have urged people to remain alert as a strong cyclone approaches

District Collector NTR G. Lakshmisha assesses cyclone preparedness in Vijayawada. | Photo credit: GN RAO

Krishna District Collector DK Balaji directed officials to remain on the alert for the cyclone and take steps to prevent loss of life and property.

Mr. Balaji, who was reviewing the cyclone preparedness with district and mandal officials, instructed them to be available at the posted places and make arrangements for drinking water supply and other essentials.

Meanwhile, Andhra Pradesh Central Power Distribution Corporation Limited (APCPDCL) CMD P. Pulla Reddy said that leave of officials and employees have been canceled due to the cyclonic storm. He also asked field workers to warn the public against touching the broken power cables. Control rooms have been set up in all districts under CPDCL, Mr. Pulla Reddy said.

Eluru District Collector K. Vetri Selvi directed officials to be on the alert and asked the engineers of the irrigation department to take measures to prevent damage to canal embankments and reservoirs.

Villagers have been asked not to venture into rivers and canals and not to move on embankments as the impact of the cyclone would be severe.

Control rooms with helpline numbers 18002331077, 08812-224519 and 9491041419 have been set up at Eluru Collectorate and the public is requested to contact and alert the police in case of emergency, the Collector said.

District Collector NTR G. Lakshmisha reviewed the preparedness for a severe cyclone with officials of revenue, irrigation, AP Transco, medical and health, fire and other departments. He directed Tahsildars to shift people residing in vulnerable areas to safer places.

A Collectorate control room with line number 91549 70454 has been set up in Vijayawada, Mr. Lakshmisha said.

He appealed to the public not to shelter in dilapidated buildings, under trees, electric poles and billboards in the event of a cyclone.

Published – 25 Oct 2026 23:46 IST