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Telangana chief secretary issues rain advisory for tourists
Chief Secretary Sanjay Jaju has directed district collectors across Telangana to prevent tourists from visiting waterfalls, picnic spots and other hazardous destinations during the ongoing heavy rains. He held a video conference…
Chief Secretary Sanjay Jaju has directed district collectors across Telangana to prevent tourists from visiting waterfalls, picnic spots and other hazardous destinations during the ongoing heavy rains. He held a video conference on Thursday with collectors, police commissioners and superintendents of police to review preparedness, as the India Meteorological Department has forecast heavy rainfall for another two days.
Collectors in the Godavari river basin have been asked to monitor river conditions and alert residents in low-lying areas. Control rooms will be set up in every district headquarters. Director General of Police CV Anand told the meeting that 249 high-risk picnic spots near water bodies and 167 other tourist locations have been identified, with restrictions being enforced. Twelve State Disaster Response Force companies are on standby.
Jaju also noted that rainfall is expected to remain below normal in September due to El Nino's anticipated impact. He instructed collectors to create awareness among farmers about shifting from paddy to alternative crops, adding that vegetable cultivation would fetch better prices and be procured through the Hare Krishna Foundation.
Indian Opinion Analysis
Telangana's Godavari basin districts are particularly vulnerable during heavy rains: the 2023 floods in the region displaced over 60,000 people and damaged crops worth an estimated Rs 500 crore. The chief secretary's directive to restrict tourist access to waterfalls and picnic spots is a standard precaution when reservoirs are full and river flows are unpredictable. The reference to El Nino suggests the state is already planning for a possible shortfall in the September kharif season, when paddy transplanting normally peaks. The mention of the Hare Krishna Foundation for vegetable procurement points to an existing alternative market channel. Watch for the IMD's next bulletin on Friday to see if the two-day heavy rain warning is extended.
This is a straight administrative advisory. The state government is positioning itself as proactive ahead of potential flooding. No opposition criticism or alternative view is presented.
Source: thehansindia.com
This story was synthesised by AI from the source linked above.
