CM Jagan chairs review meeting on Godavari floods in Andhra Pradesh

Amaravati: Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy on Saturday chaireda review meeting with the officials on Govadari floods and relief measures here and directed the officials to be vigilant and ensure to prevent loss of life.

During the review, the Chief Minister enquired about water inflows to the Godavari, evacuation of people, and other relief measures taking place and cautioned them to stay on high alert. He advised them to use support teams like SDRF and NDRF in emergency situations. He ordered the authorities to take adequate measures in setting up relief camps and emphasized providing quality services.

Further, the Chief Minister directed them to distribute ration supplies on a war footing to all flood-affected families, which included 25 kg of rice, 1 kg of dal, 1 kg of potatoes, 1 kg of palm oil, and 1 kg of onions to every family. Also, he told them to provide Rs 2000 per family or Rs 1000 per victim while leaving the relief camps. He ordered the officials to report to him on the flood situation every hour.