In view of the heavy rainfall, Nellore District Collector Himanshu Shukla has directed the Revenue and Police departments to remain fully alert. The Collector conducted a video conference with officials and instructed them to be completely prepared to handle any situation arising from the continuous heavy rains, according to a release.

He emphasised that, starting Wednesday, arrangements should be made to evacuate people from low-lying areas to safer locations. The Collector also instructed authorities to alert coastal residents and fishermen, advising them not to venture into the sea under any circumstances.

Due to the cyclonic weather and widespread heavy rainfall across the district, all government, private, and aided schools, as well as Anganwadi centres, will remain closed on Octobe

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