Govt. failed to respond to drought-like conditions in Andhra Pradesh, says Jagan
The State recorded a rainfall deficit of 52%, and the government should have activated drought monitoring mechanisms, district-level contingency plans and crisis management measures immediately after the rainfall deficit became apparent, says the YSRCP president; the YSRCP is committed to the political, economic and social empowerment of the BCs, he avers
A tragic road accident in Andhra Pradesh's Palnadu district resulted in the deaths of at least seven people on Thursday morning. The collision occurred between a private travel bus and an auto-rickshaw near Chilakaluripet. The deceased were residents of Veluru village, and they were returning to their village from Kondamanjuluru, where they had traveled to attend a celebration.
The bus was en route from Vijayawada to Tirupati. Two others involved in the accident sustained critical injuries and were transported to a hospital for medical attention. Transport Minister Mandipalli Ramprasad Reddy expressed shock and grief over the incident, emphasizing the tragedy of seven lives lost due to a road accident.
He mourned the loss and extended condolences to the families of the deceased. Reddy directed officials to ensure that injured individuals received adequate medical care and instructed transport authorities to restore normalcy at the accident site. He also made a public appeal for people to exercise caution while traveling and strictly adhere to road safety regulations.
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