Kakinada, East Godavari districts step up cyclone preparedness

Fisherfolk along the Kakinada coast have been advised to halt their fishing operations due to the impending heavy rains and strong winds forecast for October 27. Officials are urging those involved in marine fishing to return to their respective fish landing centres. Kakinada Joint Collector Apoorva Bharat has instructed his team to postpone their leave during the cyclone period and remain on duty to manage the situation as needed.

Revenue, Civil Supplies, and Fisheries officials have been tasked with ensuring sufficient fuel supplies at filling stations and delivering gas cylinders within two days. Control rooms have been established at the Collectorate and all mandal headquarters, while relief camps have been designated. In East Godavari district, Collector Ch.

Kirthi has directed officials to pinpoint low-lying areas, set up relief centres, and warn traditional fisherfolk operating in the Godavari river. Although heavy rains are expected over the following days, the standing paddy crop is not expected to be impacted, as harvesting is planned to commence towards the end of November.