Telangana Administration Issues Safety Advisory as Cyclone Murasu Approaches
· India · The Hindu, LiveMint
The Nagarkurnool district administration in Telangana released a comprehensive list of do's and don'ts on Sunday following heavy rain forecasts linked to cyclonic storm Murasu. District Collector Hemanta Keshav Patil urged residents to avoid travelling to Somasila, the Nallamalla ghat road, and vulnerable tourist spots. Authorities warned citizens against standing near electric poles, crossing overflowing streams, or staying close to tanks and rivers. Nagarkurnool is among six Telangana districts placed under a heavy to very heavy rainfall alert for Monday. The collectorate has set up a dedicated emergency helpline number at 08540-230201 for residents and farmers.
Why it matters
Residents and farmers in Nagarkurnool face immediate safety and crop protection risks as severe weather and gusty winds hit the region.
Read the original report — The Hindu
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