Hyderabad: In line with the directions of Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy, an emergency review meeting was held on Tuesday at Malkampet to assess measures being implemented to prevent waterlogging, urban flooding, and traffic disruptions during the ongoing monsoon season.
The meeting was chaired by Government Advisor for Irrigation P. Sudarshan Reddy and attended by Director General of Police C. V. Anand, GHMC Commissioner R.V. Karnan, Cyberabad Municipal Commissioner G. Srijana, HYDRAA Commissioner A.V. Ranganath, and Cyberabad Police Commissioner M. Ramesh.
During the review, DGP Anand stated that the police department remains on high alert to ensure citizens do not face difficulties due to heavy rains and waterlogging. He directed officials to take proactive measures in vulnerable areas to prevent traffic congestion and facilitate smooth vehicular movement across the city.
He emphasized the importance of identifying alternative traffic routes and providing timely information to the public whenever necessary. Anand also instructed police personnel to maintain continuous surveillance in low-lying areas, flood-prone localities, major traffic junctions, and other critical locations.
Officials informed the meeting that special engineering teams have been constituted to conduct field inspections around Malkam Cheruvu, Khajaguda Lake, Mandikunta, Gurunath Cheruvu, lakes in the Miyapur region, Biodiversity Junction, Kondapur, and other flood-prone areas.
The teams will carry out detailed assessments of water flow channels, drainage connectivity, encroachments, and other factors contributing to water stagnation and flooding. They have been tasked with submitting comprehensive reports recommending both immediate corrective measures and long-term sustainable solutions to address recurring waterlogging issues.
Anand stressed that close coordination among the Police, Irrigation Department, GHMC, HYDRAA, and other agencies is essential for effective flood management and public safety. He urged all departments to proactively identify problem areas and implement remedial measures without delay.
Warning against complacency, the DGP reiterated that public safety must remain the top priority throughout the monsoon season. He directed all police units across Telangana to remain vigilant and fully prepared until the end of the rainy season, ensuring prompt assistance to citizens whenever required.
The meeting concluded with a collective commitment from all participating departments to strengthen coordination, improve drainage management, and safeguard residents from the adverse impacts of monsoon-related flooding and waterlogging across Hyderabad.
