Hyderabad: In view of the heavy rains in state, Irrigation Minister N Uttam Kumar Reddy on Saturday directed chief engineers in charge of operations not to leave their headquarters without prior permission.
Heavy flooding in the forest stream of Aswaraopet mandal in Bhadradri Kothagudem district had resulted in a major breach to the Peddavagu project resulting in extensive loss two days ago.
In the backdrop of the incident, he wanted all field engineers, superintending engines, executive engineers, deputy executive engineers, AEEs and AEs to be available at the headquarters for emergency response.
He directed them to monitor the hourly inflows into minor irrigation tanks, major and medium irrigation projects, and ensure that the gates were operated as per the guidelines.
