Andhra CM Naidu Alerts Officials Over Bay of Bengal Cyclone
· India · The Hindu, India Today
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu has directed officials to implement precautionary measures as a cyclonic storm develops in the Bay of Bengal. The India Meteorological Department expects the cyclone to impact the North Andhra Pradesh coast by October 28. During a review meeting with the Water Resources Department, the Chief Minister instructed officials to maximize reservoir storage and optimize irrigation management to benefit farmers. He also set a deadline of December 2028 for completing 36 priority irrigation projects and mandated that Polavaram canal construction meet technical standards by March 2027.
Why it matters
The alert is critical for disaster preparedness in coastal Andhra Pradesh and Rayalaseema districts, where heavy rainfall could threaten agriculture and infrastructure.
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