Cyclone Montha: Civic chief tells people to be alert

Municipal Commissioner N Mourya inspecting low lying areas in Tirupati on Monday

Tirupati: Municipal Corporation Commissioner and Joint Collector N Mourya appealed to public and officials to stay alert for the next three days in view of Cyclone Montha and to take all precautions.

She inspected low-lying areas including Gollavanigunta, Koramenugunta and Poolavanigunta on Monday. She informed locals that heavy rains are expected in the coming days, assuring that all necessary arrangements have been made to prevent public inconvenience.

People living in dilapidated houses were advised not to stay in such buildings and people were told to avoid standing under trees or near electric poles.

The Commissioner urged public to stay indoors as much as possible and not to move through under-bridg