Naidu Surveys Rain-Hit Andhra Areas, Orders Quick Drainage
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu carried out an aerial survey of areas hit by rain. He directed Collectors to start draining stagnant rainwater so that road traffic is not disrupted. The move comes as the state deals with rain damage in several places.
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Context: Stagnant rainwater can damage roads, spread disease and cut off travel, so drainage is usually the first step after heavy rain. Collectors are the senior district officers who lead relief work in each district of Andhra Pradesh.
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