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The Hindu
a day ago
- General
- The Hindu
Collector stresses on micro-level flood preparedness measures in Eluru district
With flood threats mounting over the Godavari region, Eluru Collector K. Vetri Selvi directed all the departments to adopt micro-level planning and execute a robust disaster management action plan to tackle both riverine and flash floods. At a review meeting on Tuesday, the Collector emphasised early preparedness under the Flood Contingency Plan, calling for the formation of disaster response committees at the village, mandal, and division levels. Officials were instructed to maintain updated emergency contact lists and keep resources ready from key departments such as Revenue, Police, Irrigation, Electricity, and Fire Services. To ensure real-time responsiveness, a 24x7 control room will be set up and mandal-level WhatsApp groups formed for emergency alerts. Inter-district coordination teams involving ASR, Bhadradri-Kothagudem, and Krishna districts will also be activated. In flood-prone areas like Kukkunoor and Velerupadu, phased evacuation plans have been ordered based on flood alert levels. Relief centres will be jointly inspected by RWS, DPO, electricity, and MPDO officials to ensure essential services such as food stocks, temporary toilets, and medical kits are available. Health teams have been directed to prepare for outbreaks of dengue, diarrhoea, and viral fevers, with medicines and mobile ambulances on standby. Rescue infrastructure that consists of JCBs, boats, and fire safety equipment will be pre-positioned, and the RTC has been asked to ready buses for evacuation. Veterinary officials were told to stock fodder and launch awareness drives on livestock safety. Repairs to damaged buildings, deployment of drones for aerial surveillance, and intensified sanitation measures have also been planned. Joint Collector P. Dhatri Reddy said generators and essential goods for three months are in place, and rehabilitation centres are being identified for displaced families. The Joint Collector added that generators have been prepared for power backup and that stockpiles of essential commodities have been secured for the next three months. She emphasised the need to identify and equip rehabilitation centres with proper infrastructure. The meeting saw participation from district officials across departments.
The Hindu
2 days ago
- Health
- The Hindu
Eluru Collector calls for collective action to prevent spread of dengue
Eluru District Collector K. Vetriselvi instructed officials from the Medical and Health Department to intensify public awareness on dengue symptoms and preventive measures. She emphasised the importance of educating people during the National Dengue Awareness month. The Collector, on Monday, unveiled awareness posters and banners on dengue, printed by the Health Department. She called for collective action to prevent the spread of dengue, particularly by ensuring cleanliness in surroundings and avoiding water stagnation. The Collector directed ASHA workers and health staff to form three teams and conduct house visits to raise awareness on mosquito breeding and its dangers. 'If mosquito larvae are eliminated, dengue can largely be controlled,' she said, asking staff to demonstrate it visually to the public. She also instructed the Panchayati Raj and Municipal officials to carry out anti-larval operations and fogging activities on a regular basis. Stating that Aedes mosquitoes spread dengue, she said that they breed in stagnant clean water found in uncovered containers such as drums, barrels, flower pots, and unused vessels. These can often be found inside and outside homes, especially during the rainy season. She urged people to clean such containers weekly, cover them properly, and use engine oil or mud to seal rainwater-collecting spots. Additionally, she suggested placing a sponge or a cloth in refrigerator trays and squeezing them weekly to avoid mosquito breeding. 'Mosquitoes that spread dengue bite during daytime, so people must be cautious while cleaning their homes,' she added. Joint Collector P. Dhatri Reddy, DCHS Paul Satish Kumar, District Medical and Health Officer R. Malini, District Malaria Officer P.S. Prasad, Aarogyasri District Coordinator Rajeev, DRDA PD R. Vijayaraju, Special Deputy Collector K. Bhaskar, and others attended the event.
