Don't politicise rains, participate in relief activities: KTR to opposition
KTR called on opposition parties to refrain from political maneuvering and instead support efforts that would benefit the public
- Telangana
NewsTAP Bureau- Updated On:27 July 2023 11:14 AM GMT
HYDERABAD: Municipal Administration and Urban Development (MA&UD) Minister KT Rama Rao (KTR) on Thursday suggested that the oppposition should participate in rescue and relief operations due to severe rains across the State rather than trying to score political brownie points over the event.
KTR, accompanied by Animal Husbandry Minister Talasani Srinivas Yadav and Special Chief Secretary Municipal Administration Arvind Kumar, assessed the flood situation in Hussain Sagar.
Speaking on this occasion, KTR called on opposition parties to refrain from political maneuvering and instead support efforts that would benefit the public.
“Don't make petty criticisms that can damage the morale of government employees who are constantly working in heavy rains. All the departments of the government are working to face the rain. Citizens in flood-prone areas are being alerted. We are setting up control rooms and setting up temporary shelters everywhere. We are also reviewing the ponds if they are in danger of getting dirty. We are constantly monitoring the closed flood. As soon as the rains recede, measures will be taken to prevent the spread of diseases,” said KTR, adding that if necessary he would visit Warangal on Friday.
Earlier in the day, KTR had a tele-conference with municipal administration department officials and additional collectors from Hyderabad on Thursday. KTR told the officials that their primary priority would be to avoid loss of life. He asked the officials to be alert for conditions in low lying areas.
"More relief measures will be taken in towns where the flood water has stopped. People should be immediately evacuated from the dilapidated buildings," he said.
KTR added that Chief Minister K Chandrashekar Rao was reviewing the heavy rains in the state from time to time.
"GHMC Commissioner and other top officials down to the lower-level staff in the field ae all working in Hyderabad city. All the holidays of municipal employees have been cancelled. We are reviewing the situation from time to time through phones and other media. People are facing some trouble due to incessant rains. So far precautions have been taken without any loss of life. Our main objective is to avoid loss of life," he said.
