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District Collector A. Thameem Ansariya on Monday (October 27) toured several areas that were likely to be affected by Cyclone Montha in Tenali division to assess the ground situation and review relief measures being taken in response to the impact of the cyclone. The Collector inspected Buckingham Canal at Kolakaluru in Duggirala mandal and Nizampatnam Canal at Nandivelugu, besides examining the East and West Canals to check water levels and flow conditions. She directed officials to remain vigilant and ensure uninterrupted monitoring to prevent flooding in vulnerable areas. During the visit, she was accompanied by Tenali Sub-Collector Sanjana Sinha, Joint Director of Agriculture Ayitha Nageswara Rao, District Civil Supplies Manager K. Tulasi, Water Resources Department Supervising Engineer Venkata Ratnam, tahsildars and other officials. Ms. Ansariya also visited rehabilitation centres in the district including Athota, Vallabhapuram, and the Atmakur, as well as Kothapeta in Mangalagiri, where she reviewed the arrangements for the safe accommodation of people shifted from low-lying areas. She emphasized that all departments must work in close coordination to ensure timely relief and protection of lives and property as the district continues to face the cyclone’s effects.
