Cyclonic storm ‘Montha’: Guntur Commissioner orders removal of encroachments and strengthening of flood preparedness

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Ongole, Andhra Pradesh, 26/10/2025, Due to the warnings issued by the authorities regarding cyclone Montha formed successful  the Bay of Bengal, fishermen are moving their boats to harmless  places with the assistance   of tractors astatine  Kothapatnam seashore adjacent   successful  Prakasam territory  connected  Sunday evening. Photo: KOMMURI SRINIVAS /The Hindu

Ongole, Andhra Pradesh, 26/10/2025, Due to the warnings issued by the authorities regarding cyclone Montha formed successful the Bay of Bengal, fishermen are moving their boats to harmless places with the assistance of tractors astatine Kothapatnam seashore adjacent successful Prakasam territory connected Sunday evening. Photo: KOMMURI SRINIVAS /The Hindu | Photo Credit: KOMMURI SRINIVAS

Guntur Municipal Commissioner Puli Srinivasulu has directed municipality readying officials to region each encroachments connected footpaths on large metropolis roads connected a warfare footing and to instantly wide and transport the debris

He emphasized that the encroachments blocking rainwater travel indispensable beryllium cleared to guarantee travel of h2o into the city’s drainage strategy without stagnation connected roads.

Cyclone Montha updates connected October 27, 2025

In presumption of the dense rains and beardown winds forecast connected relationship of impending Montha cyclone, the Commissioner instructed officials connected Monday (October 27, 2025) to dismantle anemic hoardings and impermanent structures that whitethorn airs a hazard to public. He besides asked the secretaries to displacement residents of aged and dilapidated buildings to rehabilitation centers oregon safer locations without delay.

Further, Mr. Srinivasulu ordered the usage of mechanised world movers to desilt large drains, including Mondigetu, Peekalavagu, Ambedkar Vagu, and different cardinal stormwater channels, to forestall flooding.

He besides directed engineering officials to guarantee capable food, drinking water, and basal amenities astatine each rehabilitation centers established crossed the city.

Published - October 27, 2025 08:39 americium IST

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