As heavy rains threaten Hyderabad,local police step up preparations . Monday saw Deputy Commissioner of Police for Rajendranagar Zone,S. Srinivas,inspecting Himayatsagar reservoir to check safety measures before monsoon hits.
With him were Rajendranagar police inspector,officials from Irrigation and Water Resources Department . Srinivas checked area's readiness. Officials said T . Prakash Goud,local MLA,had opened one of reservoir’s 17 gates by a foot on Sunday to manage expected inflows .
DCP looked over plans for heavy rain scenarios that could fill reservoir to brim,forcing all gates open. He worried about impact on residents downstream and along Outer Ring Road. Precautionary measures are key,he said,to avoid danger or inconvenience.
He told officials to put up marked barricades at high-risk spots. And urged departments,local residents to stay alert,ready for any monsoon emergencies…
