HYDERABAD: (AMN) Death toll due to torrential rains in the coastal districts of Andhra Pradesh has risen to 25. according to AIR nearly 6 lakh population has been affected in about 1100 villages in the Coastal and Rayalseema regions. Over 30,000 people are taking shelter in about 100 relief camps. Over 10 thousand houses were severely damaged and 30 thousand houses were submerged. Standing crops in over 6 lakh acres were damaged.
At a high level review meeting held here, Chief Minister K Rosaiah has directed the district collectors to take all measures to prevent lose of life and property due to heavy rains. Boats are being used to evacuate people from low laying areas in East Godavari and Krishna Districts. The district authorities have been directed to set up Medical Camps to provide emergency health care and prevent outbreak of disease.
The Chief Minister has also asked the Disaster Management Response Force and Air Force to be ready for deployment in case of necessity as the Met officials are predicting heavy rains for few more days.