Jagan orders full preparedness for Cyclone Michaung landfall
Asks officials to ‘work on war-footing’ for rescue, relief
Vijayawada: Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy on Monday instructed the District Collectors, SPs and officials of various departments to be on high alert for taking up relief measures on in wake of the likely landfall of Cyclone Michaung nearby Bapatla coast.
Holding a review meeting virtually from the camp office near here, he told them to treat the cyclone as a major challenge and take necessary steps to avoid loss of life and property as the cyclonic winds are expected to blow at a speed of over 110 km.
Collectors of Tirupati, SPSR Nellore, Prakasam, Bapatla, Krishna, West Godavari, Dr BR Ambedkar Konaseema and Kakinada districts explained the relief and rescue preparedness in their respective districts.
The Chief Minister said that special officers have been appointed for all cyclone affected districts besides releasing Rs 2 crore each for rescue and relief works.
The special officers will work in close coordination with the Collectors and if more funds are needed, Government will comply with the request, he said, adding that Collectors can seek any other support forthwith.
As the official machinery has the experience of tackling cyclones like Hudhud, it should gear up in advance and take measures on war-footing to avoid loss of human lives and livestock.
