Chief Minister Naidu Mobilizes Flood Relief in Vijayawada

Andhra Pradesh CM N Chandrababu Naidu has bolstered flood relief efforts in Vijayawada. Relying on public feedback via IVRS, the government is aiming for quick resumption of normalcy. Major damage comes from Budameru breaches, and officials are strategizing on both immediate measures and long-term solutions to prevent future disasters.

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu announced on Wednesday that flood relief and rehabilitation efforts in Vijayawada are progressing quickly, with government machinery acting on feedback from the public.

Naidu expressed optimism that the majority of the floodwaters would recede by Thursday, while the government strives to restore normalcy swiftly.

Utilizing an interactive voice response system (IVRS) to gather feedback from victims, the chief minister is focusing on effective rescue planning. Naidu emphasized the importance of accurate public feedback during a press conference at NTR District collectorate.

Although breaches in the Budameru rivulet have not yet been sealed, resulting in significant damage to Vijayawada, IT Minister Nara Lokesh and Irrigation Minister N Rama Naidu are working on resolving these issues. The government is assessing rainfall impact in catchment areas and developing alert systems to manage downstream effects.

Since late August, Andhra Pradesh has disseminated millions of alert messages about potential rainfall and related precautions. The CM noted that 20 years of urban development and encroachments exacerbated the situation, transforming what would have been manageable flood levels into disastrous conditions.

Naidu called for intellectual contributions to devise permanent solutions and proposed diverting Budameru waters to Kolleru lake or Krishna river. Government workers continue to labor tirelessly to mitigate the impact on over 6.4 lakh affected residents in the area.

(With inputs from agencies.)