HYDERABAD: The State government declared a holiday for government and private institutions on Wednesday and Thursday, in view of the relentless rainfall that lashed Hyderabad for the past 48 hours, resulting in widespread inundation.
Principal Secretary (Municipal Administration and Urban Development) Arvind Kumar took to Twitter to announce, "In view of incessant rains, state govt has declared a holiday today & tomorrow for all private institutions /offices / non essential services within ORR with work from Home advisory!"
Kumar and MAUD minister KT Rama Rao appealed to citizens to stay home and not venture out unless it's an emergency.
The incessant rainfall has also led to power outages in various parts of the city from Tuesday night. On the same, Kumar informed, "@TsspdclCorporat had disconnected power supply in most parts yesterday as measure of abundant caution, in order to avoid eventualities & it’s being restored depending upon colony conditions. Kindly bear as it’s for public safety."
Meanwhile, MAUD minister KT Rama Rao directed officials to take all steps necessary to prevent any loss of life due to the inundation in various parts of the city. On the intervening night of Tuesday and Wednesday, a house collapsed in the city leading to nine deaths which included a 2-month-old baby.
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Rama Rao said that all necessary support measures will be taken by the government. He instructed that the homeless persons should be shifted to GHMC Night Shelter immediately.
Town planning authorities have also been instructed to inspect construction sites and prevent any possible accidents. Officials have also been directed to evacuate people residing in dilapidated buildings.
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