Vijayawada Municipal Commissioner Swapnil Dinkar Pundkar said a special team has been formed to address public concerns, including drainage cleaning, road waterlogging issues, water pipeline leaks, repairs, seasonal diseases, and tree falls during the next couple of days in view of the heavy rain triggered by Cyclone Michaung.
After holding a meeting on Monday with the municipal corporation officials, he said it is advisable that people eat home-cooked food and drink boiled water during the next few days to avoid falling sick. Children and pregnant women should take special care.
Residents are advised to contact volunteers or Village Revenue Officers (VROs) to obtain information on the nearest rehabilitation centres, the Commissioner said, urging the public to cooperate with officials and follow evacuation instructions for their safety.
