Cyclone Montha: Andhra Government puts special focus on Srikakulam, Vizianagaram districts in the backdrop of previous bitter experiences

SRIKAKULAM/VIZIANAGARAM

Srikakulam district is expected to be affected severely under the impact of Cyclone Montha, as Indian Meteorological Department had given a forecast saying that the cyclone might cross near Kakinada, impacting a broad range between Machilipatnam and Kalingapatnam of Srikakulam district. In the backdrop of previous bitter experiences during Laila, Phailin, Hud-Hud, Titli and other cyclones, the government is trying to minimize the impact of the cyclone on Srikakulam district which has 185 km long sea coast from Pydibhimavaram and Ichchapuram.

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The Government appointed Director of Secondary Health in the Health, Medical, and Family Welfare Department K.V.N. Chakradhar Babu as the special officer to handle the possible crisis due to the impact of Montha cyclone. Mr. Chakradhar Babu who has previously worked as the Joint Collector of Srikakulam had handled several cyclones including Hud-Hud storm.

Along with In-charge Collector Farman Ahmed Khan, he reviewed the preparedness of all the departments including revenue, irrigation, Roads and Buildings, Fire, Medical and Health departments. “We have been shifting people living in low lying areas to safe places where they would be provided all facilities including food for the next three days. Required medicines would also be kept ready all mandals since waterborne diseases may spread due to the impact of cyclones.  

Vizianagaram Collector S. Ramsundar Reddy and Superintendent of Police A.R. Damodar visited sea coast areas of Bhogapuram and Pusapatirega mandals of the districts. They directed fishermen not to venture into the sea and suggested they protect their boats, fishing nets and other material since they were washed away in previous cyclones. Vizianagaram District Special Officer Ravi Subhash said that the control room at Collector’s office would continue round-the-clock to monitor the cyclone situation.