Monta’ Cyclone Threat: Citizens Urged to Remain Vigilant* *Special Focus on Gangavaram, Yarada and Dayal Nagar Coastal Belts* *Fishermen Advised Against Venturing into the Sea; Safety of Boats and Nets Stressed* *TDP Cadre Directed to Stay Accessible to People in Affected Areas* *– Mr. Palla Srinivasa Rao, TDP State President & MLA, Gajuwaka*

.                    by Sharma K.V.  Editor
 Visakhapatnam, October 25:*With the ‘Monta’ cyclone inching closer to the coast, Telugu Desam Party (TDP) State President and Gajuwaka MLA Mr. *Palla Srinivasa Rao* has appealed to citizens across Gajuwaka to remain alert and exercise utmost caution. Citing weather department warnings, he urged residents, particularly those in low-lying and coastal areas, to be ready for relocation to safer zones if necessary.

*Continuous Monitoring from Party Office; Coordination with All Departments*

Mr. Srinivasa Rao is personally overseeing the situation from the TDP office in Gajuwaka, holding continuous review meetings with officials from the Revenue, Police, Electricity, Panchayat Raj, Municipal, Medical, Animal Husbandry, and Civil Supplies departments.

He directed that round-the-clock monitoring be maintained through inter-departmental coordination and that immediate action be taken to clear uprooted trees or restore disrupted power lines.

Authorities were instructed to keep the public informed through WhatsApp groups and public address systems regarding rehabilitation centres, cyclone shelters, and emergency arrangements. Medical staff, mobile health teams, and veterinary services are to remain on standby. He emphasised that drinking water supply, electricity restoration, and food distribution should continue without interruption, with each department working in tandem to prevent service disruptions.

*Fishermen Advised Against Entering the Sea*

Given the cyclone’s likely impact on Gangavaram, Yarada, Dibbapalem, Mellivani Palem, Nellimukku, and Dayal Nagar, Mr. Srinivasa Rao instructed officials to implement preventive measures on a war footing. Fishermen were strictly advised not to venture into the sea, and to secure their boats and fishing nets safely.

Evacuation arrangements are being made for residents in vulnerable coastal belts. Mr. Srinivasa Rao continues to monitor developments from the TDP office, maintaining constant contact with field officers to ensure 24-hour vigilance.

*TDP Leaders and Workers Urged to Stand by Citizens*

In his appeal to party functionaries, Mr. Srinivasa Rao directed TDP leaders and cadre in cyclone-affected zones to remain readily accessible to the public, coordinate closely with local authorities, and ensure that no citizen faces hardship or neglect during the storm.

*Helpline Numbers and Emergency Response Teams Activated*

Dedicated helpline numbers have been set up across the Gajuwaka region to provide immediate assistance during emergencies.

ZPHS Gajuwaka: Ms. R. Radha Kumari – 9491790268

ZPHS Mindi: Ms. G. Sirisha – 9704591193

ZPHS Aganampudi: Mr. G. Devaraju – 9502588960

ZPHS Kanithi: Ms. K. Sushmita – 7093744086

MEOs: Ms. M. Sunitha – 9494187123, Mr. B. Vishwanatham – 9492393782

Mr. Srinivasa Rao instructed that each school must have at least one Headmaster or staff member available at all times, with cluster heads maintaining 24-hour alertness to support emergency coordination.

“Public safety is our foremost responsibility,” Mr. Srinivasa Rao affirmed, underscoring that preparedness, swift coordination, and empathy must guide every official and volunteer effort during this critical phase.