Telangana’s Chief Minister, A. Revanth Reddy, issued critical directives to Agriculture Department officials on Wednesday, October 29, 2025. His urgent call comes in response to the looming threat of Cyclone Montha, which is predicted to bring relentless rains and potentially devastating losses to harvested crops across various districts.
During his assessment with senior officials, the Chief Minister highlighted concerns over widespread rainfall coinciding with the paddy harvesting season. He emphasized the necessity for immediate measures at procurement centers to prevent paddy and cotton from being damaged by soaking. Areas like the erstwhile Khammam, Warangal, and Nalgonda are expected to bear the brunt of the cyclone, with Hyderabad and other districts also bracing for heavy showers. All officials and staff have been instructed to maintain a high state of alert, ensuring proactive steps are taken to minimize any potential losses.
Given that South Central Railway has already announced cancellations and diversions of several trains, authorities must prioritize actions to alleviate inconvenience for passengers. Furthermore, both the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) and National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) are tasked with maintaining seamless coordination in heavily impacted districts, all under the direct supervision of their respective district collectors.
The Chief Minister also mandated district administrations to remain exceptionally vigilant due to the high risk of streams and canals overflowing. Preparatory actions include identifying low-lying areas and facilitating the swift evacuation of residents to designated relief camps for their safety.
Vigilance on Water Levels and Public Safety
Officials from the Irrigation Department are required to continuously monitor water levels in all water bodies and provide timely updates regarding any water releases. Critical instructions were given to restrict vehicular movement on low-level bridges and culverts experiencing water stagnation. Police and revenue departments are ordered to set up barricades at all such hazardous points.
The Municipal Administration and Rural Development departments have been put on alert to implement preventive measures against the outbreak of communicable diseases. Concurrently, the Health Department is to ensure ample stocks of essential medicines and establish medical camps wherever necessary. These comprehensive steps aim to prevent the loss of human lives, property, and livestock in all affected regions.
Chief Minister Reddy underscored the paramount importance of robust coordination among the Revenue, Panchayat Raj, Roads & Buildings (R&B), Energy, Health, and Police departments to effectively manage and mitigate the cyclone’s impact.