Chandrababu held a video conference on heavy rains

Andhra Pradesh: Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu held a video conference at his residence in Undavalli to discuss the heavy rains and floods caused by low pressure in the Bay of Bengal. The conference was attended by collectors, SPs and senior officials of eight districts. During the meeting, CM Chandrababu enquired about the situation in the affected districts and directed officials to take necessary steps to prevent loss of life and property. He stressed the importance of constant monitoring of water levels in ponds and rivers. The Chief Minister also highlighted the issue of weak embankments along the Godavari river, attributed to illegal sand and soil mining in the past. He called for better coordination between the irrigation and revenue departments to deal with the situation effectively. CM Chandrababu stressed the need for proactive measures and alert action based on weather department warnings and assessments to prevent losses during disasters. He emphasised that efficiency comes in handling such crises and urged officials to work diligently to avoid any further losses.