Minister Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy has emphasised the need for preventive measures to safeguard lives and property in light of forecasted heavy rainfall in Telangana. During a video conference with district collectors, he addressed the issue of impending storms and discussed relief efforts with Chief Secretary Ramakrishna Rao.

The Minister announced an allocation of ₹1 crore to each district for immediate relief activities. He also instructed officials on leave to return to duty, underlining the importance of vigilance in anticipation of the adverse weather conditions expected over the next three days.

During the conference, Minister Ponguleti sought updates from collectors regarding the situation in various districts, issuing directives focused on rescue operations in low-lying areas. He called for enhanced coordination between municipal authorities, traffic departments, and the Metro Water Board within the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) to effectively manage the anticipated challenges.