Heavy rains: Jagan asks officials to be on high alert

Expressing concern on the impact of heavy rains, Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy on Wednesday told officials to use the opportunity for filling reservoirs, particularly in the Rayalaseema region, and to brace for another likely spell of rain.

He sought a report on the crop loss and damage to property in a week to facilitate speedy remedial action.

In a video-conference with the District Collectors on the situation arising from heavy rains, Mr. Jagan called for a high alert in view of the massive inflows into the Srisailam dam, Prakasam barrage and other river systems.