CM Revanth Reddy puts entire administration on high alert

Hyderabad: Chief Minister Shri A. Revanth Reddy instructed the officials to remain on high alert during the entire monsoon season. The Chief Minister emphasized that robust measures should be taken to ensure the public faces no inconvenience. The CM warned of strict action against the officials if they neglect their responsibilities in the crisis time .

CM Revanth Reddy held a high level review of monsoon preparedness with senior officials at the Bodhi Pavilion in MCRHRD institute on Sunday. Rajya Sabha member Vem Narendar Reddy, Government Advisor Sudarshan Reddy, Chief Secretary Ramakrishna Rao, DGP CV Anand, senior officials of the Irrigation, Municipal Administration, Health, Police, Agriculture, and Meteorological departments, participated in the meeting.

The Chief Minister inquired about the situation during heavy rains in the Core Urban Region ( CURE) on June 9 and expressed displeasure over the inconvenience faced by city residents due to traffic jams in several areas, including Cyberabad. The CM was serious about Municipal, Police, and Traffic wings for their failure in alerting people despite warnings issued by the Meteorological Department.

CM Revanth Reddy recalled that he had personally offered several suggestions during a review meeting on rain preparedness held on June 1 and also angry over the officials’ negligent conduct. The Chief Minister noted a lack of coordination between municipal and police officials during the rains on June 9 and directed the Chief Secretary and DGP to take action against the concerned officials. The CM warned that strict action would be taken if such a situation recurred. The officials were instructed to take proactive measures in accordance with the Meteorological Department’s forecast on rains.

CM Revanth Reddy emphasized that personnel from Municipal Administration, HYDRAA, Traffic, and the Water Board and Police should be present in the field during rains. The Police officials from the rank of Commissioner to the Constable should be out on the roads when the city receives heavy rains. He would also be out on the roads if necessary.

On traffic police failure in maintaining vehicular traffic in the city in recent heavy rains, the Chief Minister warned that strict action would be initiated if traffic jams occurred. The DGP was ordered to immediately fill vacancies in the traffic department and warned that issues arising from human error would not be tolerated under any circumstances. The officials should also prepare a report based on data regarding water-logging points, accident-prone spots, and areas prone to traffic congestion during rains.

Reviewing power supply, the CM also
expressed displeasure over power outages due to trees falling in various locations during heavy rains. The Energy wing officials were directed that power restoration be carried out immediately and also the deployment of mobile transformers wherever needed. All Electricity wing staff should be deployed in the field during heavy rains.

CM Revanth Reddy reviewed the preparedness of the Irrigation department and asserted that robust safety measures should be implemented at all projects. The project operations adhere strictly to established manuals and mandate that the concerned engineers remain stationed locally at the project sites throughout the monsoon season. Instructions were also issued to the Irrigation Secretary to take strict action against engineers who leave project sites without the permission of higher authorities. A directive was also given to Principal Secretary (Finance) Sandeep Kumar Sultania to immediately sanction required funds for the repair and maintenance of project gates.

In view of the commencement of the Agriculture season, the Chief Minister
directed the officials to be fully prepared, emphasizing the need to focus specifically on the distribution of seeds and urea. CM Revanth Reddy suggested that urea distribution be carried out through ‘Rythu Vedikas’. Local agriculture officers are made responsible for urea stock and distribution with the involvement of revenue staff . Officials were ordered to create awareness among farmers regarding the eight varieties of fine variety paddy seeds announced by the Agriculture Department.

Reviewing safe drinking water supply and the threat of spread of water borne communicable diseases during monsoon, the Chief Minister instructed officials to ensure that drinking water does not get contaminated due to rains. Precautionary measures should also be taken to stop water contamination.Water Board officials were ordered to conduct regular water quality tests. Stressing the potential for health issues arising from water contamination, the Chief Minister made it clear that the Medical and Health Department must be fully prepared and directed them to stock necessary medicines. Sanitation staff should remain vigilant, as stagnant water accumulation due to rains could lead to unhygienic conditions.

The CM instructed Special Chief Secretary Jayesh Ranjan to maintain constant coordination with the Municipal Administration, the Water Board, and the Health Department. DGP CV Anand was instructed to conduct regular reviews while coordinating with the Police, Traffic, Fire, HYDRAA, and Disaster Management agencies.