Hyderabad, June 4 -- With the Indian Meteorological Department forecasting above-normal rainfall this monsoon season, Telangana chief minister A Revanth Reddy has directed all relevant departments to remain on high alert and ensure robust preparations across Hyderabad and the state.

Emergency teams and infrastructure readiness

During a review meeting at his Jubilee Hills residence on Tuesday, June 3, the chief minister emphasised that monsoon emergency teams must be available 24/7.

He instructed officials to expedite the construction of water harvesting wells at 141 locations prone to waterlogging. Additionally, he ordered the installation of pumps to remove rainwater from these wells efficiently.

Command and control system for flood ...