Ongole, Andhra Pradesh, 26/10/2025, Because of the warnings issued by the authorities relating to cyclone Montha fashioned within the Bay of Bengal, fishermen are shifting their boats to secure locations with the assistance of tractors at Kothapatnam seashore close to in Prakasam district on Sunday night. Photograph: KOMMURI SRINIVAS /The Hindu | Photograph Credit score: KOMMURI SRINIVAS
Guntur Municipal Commissioner Puli Srinivasulu has directed city planning officers to take away all encroachments on footpaths alongside main metropolis roads on a conflict footing and to instantly clear and transport the particles
He emphasised that the encroachments blocking rainwater circulation should be cleared to make sure circulation of water into town’s drainage system with out stagnation on roads.
Cyclone Montha updates on October 27, 2025
In view of the heavy rains and powerful winds forecast on account of imposing Montha cyclone, the Commissioner instructed officers on Monday (October 27, 2025) to dismantle weak hoardings and non permanent constructions that will pose a threat to public. He additionally requested the secretaries to shift residents of previous and dilapidated buildings to rehabilitation facilities or safer areas immediately.
Additional, Mr. Srinivasulu ordered the usage of mechanized earth movers to desilt main drains, together with Mondigetu, Peekalavagu, Ambedkar Vagu, and different key stormwater channels, to stop flooding.
He additionally directed engineering officers to make sure ample meals, ingesting water, and fundamental facilities in any respect rehabilitation facilities established throughout town.
Printed – October 27, 2025 08:39 am IST