Telangana on alert as heavy showers lash the state

Amid heavy rains across Telangana, Chief Secretary Somesh Kumar issued an alert to all district Collectors to take necessary precautionary measures.

Hyderabad: Heavy rains lashed Hyderabad city and several parts of Telangana on Saturday prompting the state Chief Secretary Somesh Kumar to issue an alert to all district Collectors to take necessary measures.

Water stagnation was witnessed in several low-lying areas across the state due to the overflowing of tanks and canals, according to reports.

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"In the light of the forecast of heavy rains, the entire district administration should be on high alert. All officers (are) to maintain headquarters and take measures to ensure no loss of life and properties. No leave and permission for public holidays. Special vigil should be maintained in low-lying and vulnerable areas," the Chief Secretary told the Collectors.

Heavy to very heavy rains are likely at isolated places across several districts on Saturday resulting in massive flooding and water-logging in low-lying areas.

Trees falling on electric poles caused disruption of transport in some areas of the districts, a bulletin from the India Meteorological Department said.

PTI report

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