The A.P. State Disaster Response Force (APSDRF) and the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) 10th Battalion teams were positioned on the ghats as a precautionary measure during the Dasara Sarannavarathri Utsavams.
Officials deployed the SDRF and NDRF teams along the Krishna River. Instructions have been given to the teams to remain alert during ‘Teppotsavam’ which will be performed on October 23, at 5 p.m.
Speaking to The Hindu on Thursday, NDRF Commandant Zahid Khan said that two teams have been deployed at the ghats to prevent drowning incidents.