Hyderabad, Aug. 27 -- Telangana chief minister A Revanth Reddy has placed the entire state administration on high alert due to heavy rains in various districts including Hyderabad.

He instructed officials to evacuate those living in old houses and shift them to safer areas.

Safety during heavy rains in Hyderabad

The energy officials were ordered to take all precautionary measures in the supply of power ensuring the safety of the devotees visiting the Ganesh pandals in Hyderabad and other districts during the festivities.

The HYDRA, GHMC, SDRF, fire and police wings were instructed to coordinate with each other and prevent trouble for people during heavy rains.

In view of heavy inflows in low-lying causeways, culverts, rivers and stre...