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Telangana bars tourists from waterfalls, hazardous spots amid heavy rain
Telangana bars tourists from waterfalls, hazardous spots amid heavy rain
Telangana Chief Secretary Sanjay Jaju has directed District Collectors to prevent tourists from visiting waterfalls, picnic spots and other hazardous destinations during the ongoing heavy rains. The order follows an India Meteorological…
The Story in Brief
Telangana Chief Secretary Sanjay Jaju has directed District Collectors to prevent tourists from visiting waterfalls, picnic spots and other hazardous destinations during the ongoing heavy rains. The order follows an India Meteorological Department forecast of heavy rainfall for another two days across several districts.
Jaju held a video conference with Collectors, Police Commissioners and Superintendents of Police on Thursday to review preparedness. Collectors in Godavari river basin districts must monitor river conditions and alert low-lying area residents. Police have identified 249 high-risk picnic spots near water bodies and 167 other tourist locations statewide for access restrictions.
The Indian Opinion
The Indian Opinion: A flash-flood tragedy waiting to happen is averted, not by luck but by a government that finally learned the lesson after past drownings. Exaggerated narratives frame every such directive as "draconian" or "anti-tourism." Actually, 249 risk spots and 12 SDRF companies on standby show a system preparing, not punishing. The real test: will Collectors enforce these orders when a busload of influencers arrives at a closed gate? Watch the fine print of the next accident report.
Source: thehansindia.com
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