THIS MAY BE TREATED AS THE MOST URGENT
Hyderabad: A high alert was issued in Hyderabad by GHMC, based on the forecast, that Rainfall to intensify into heavy & very heavy rainfall in the next 4-6 hours & incessant rainfall may continue for the next 48 hours. High Alert has been issued to all personnel & teams of GHMC. Citizens are advised to avoid any unnecessary travel.
GHMC issued a press note stating…
HIGH ALERT-Very heavy Rainfall Predictions by IMD on 270, 28 & 29 of September 2021 in GHMC limits –Initiate necessary measures.
Adverting to the Very heavy rainfall warnings issued by Indian Meteorological Department (IMD). Hyderabad on 27th, 28 & 29 of September 2021, it is imperative to act on High alert and take the following necessary steps:
- Alert Monsoon Emergency (MET) & station them at possible inundation locations based on previous experiences. Ensure that MET personnel are on the field & respond on call.
- Ensure availability of Boats, pumps, and other necessary equipment & machinery to tackle flood emergencies based on last year’s experiences.
- Pre-emptively ask all teams to check regular choke points and clear catch pits in those areas.
- Week offs and leaves of officers may be limited for the next one week to ensure sufficient personnel are available at all times. –
- Prepare relief and rehabilitation centers for the event that citizens need to be shifted to and ensure availability of basic amenities in them.
- Ensure the availability of transport facilities to evacuate shift the population from possible inundation areas. –
- Prepare protocol for alerting the residents of possible inundation and low-lying areas for evacuation at short notice.
- In this regard, all the HOD’s of GHMC and the Zonal Commissioner’s, GHMC are requested to consider the above on high priority and initiate necessary measures to tackle the possible emergencies that may arise due to heavy rains
THIS MAY BE TREATED AS THE MOST URGENT
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