Amravati: Forward of Cyclone Montha, Visakhapatnam authorities in Andhra Pradesh are on excessive alert and have arrange rehabilitation centres, fast response groups with heavy equipment, and activated 24×7 management rooms throughout the town to make sure swift emergency response.
The India Meteorological Division on Monday stated cyclonic storm Montha is more likely to intensify right into a extreme cyclonic storm by October 28 morning.
The Higher Vishakapatnam Municipal Company on X posted the response plan, confirming that the town can have –
55 Rehabilitation Centres throughout the town
20 Fast Response Groups (2 per zone) deployed with JCBs, tippers, tractors, tree cutters, and baling machines.
Management rooms are operational 24×7 till October 30 for coordination and help.
Equipment on standby:
- 29 JCBs
- 82 sprayers
- 64 fogging machines
- 26 energy saws
- 2 Shaktiman autos
- 15 turbines
- 108 satellite tv for pc communication units
The authorities have additionally issued a security advisory, “Residents in low-lying and hilly areas — please keep alert, keep away from bushes, poles, hoardings & weak constructions,” emphasizing cooperation from all residents.
Andhra Pradesh State Catastrophe Administration Authority (APSDMA) managing director Prakhar Jain suggested folks to remain indoors.
He stated heavy to very heavy rains are possible as we speak in Kakinada, Konaseema, West Godavari, Krishna, Bapatla, Prakasam, and Nellore districts.
