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Andhra Pradesh Water Resources Minister Nimmala Ramanaidu directs officials to step up flood control measures
24 September 2026
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Andhra Pradesh Water Resources Minister Nimmala Ramanaidu has directed irrigation officials to remain on high alert and implement advance flood-control measures due to heavy rainfall across the state. The directive emphasizes continuous monitoring of reservoir inflows, river basins, and the operation of key pumping systems to minimize loss of life and property.
Key Highlights
- Water Resources Minister Nimmala Ramanaidu reviewed the rainfall and flood situation across Andhra Pradesh through a high-level teleconference.
- Officials were directed to continuously track inflows into major reservoirs, rivers like Munneru and Budameru, and operate the Pattiseema and Purushothapatnam pumps as needed.
- The Irrigation Department's war room has been instructed to function round the clock to monitor weather forecasts and issue advance flood warnings in river basins.
- Special attention was mandated for river systems including Vamsadhara, Nagavali, Bahuda, and Mahendratanaya to ensure public safety in vulnerable areas.
Exam Quick Facts
Nodal Ministry / Dept
Ministry of Water Resources, Government of Andhra Pradesh
Key Bodies
Irrigation Department Andhra Pradesh, Department War Room
Constitutional & Legal Context
Disaster management and water resource regulation fall under state jurisdiction as per the Seventh Schedule of the Constitution of India (State List - Entry 17 on Water, Entry 23 on Public Health and Sanitation/Disaster relief coordination).
Static GK Connection
Pattiseema Lift Irrigation Scheme connects the Godavari and Krishna rivers in Andhra Pradesh, serving as a major inter-linking water project.