Lokesh directs 100% power restoration, crop protection in affected areas

Amaravati: IT, Electronics and RTGS Minister Nara Lokesh on Wednesday conducted a high-level teleconference from the State Secretariat with District Collectors of cyclone-affected districts to review preparedness and relief measures in the wake of Cyclone Montha, directing immediate restoration of essential services and strengthened public health safeguards in inundated areas.

Home Minister V Anitha, Chief Secretary K Vijayanand, and RTGS Secretary Katamneni Bhaskar participated in the review, ensuring coordinated inter-departmental action across administration, disaster response, and technology-enabled monitoring. The Minister instructed officials to maintain heightened alertness across all affected districts for the next 48 hours, with continuous field supervision and rapid-response protocols to minimize risk to life and property.

He emphasised strict monitoring of vulnerable points including bridges and culverts, and immediate strengthening of damaged tanks, ponds, canal bunds, and urban drains to prevent secondary breaches.