Nagarkurnool, 2 November (H.S.): The Nagarkurnool district administration has placed emergency response teams on high alert and kept necessary equipment ready at their respective stations in view of the weather warning associated with Cyclone Murasu.

District Collector Hemanta Keshav Patil said all fire officers had been briefed and instructed to remain vigilant and take necessary precautionary measures to respond to emergencies. The administration has made arrangements for the immediate deployment of response teams wherever required.

An orange alert has been issued for Nagarkurnool district from 8.30 am on November 2 to 8.30 am on November 3, warning of heavy to very heavy rainfall, thunderstorms and strong winds. According to the district advisory, wind speeds could reach 60-90 kmph. A yellow alert has also been issued for November 3 and 4.

Residents have been advised to avoid unnecessary travel, stay away from trees, electricity poles and hoardings, and avoid open areas during lightning. People living in low-lying areas have been asked to remain alert, while livestock should be moved to safer places.

The district administration has asked residents to contact the emergency helpline 9866756825 for assistance.

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Hindusthan Samachar / Indrani Sarkar