Andhra govt orders inquiry in delay of CM Reddy's tour to flood areas

Andhra Pradesh government has ordered an inquiry into the matter of a miscommunication on Thursday that led to a delay in Chief Minister Jagan Mohan Reddy's tour to the flood-hit areas in the state. According to reports, the Kurnool District Collector, G Veerapandian issued notices to seven district-level officials in the matter. This included the Assistant Director of Survey and Land Records, Deputy Inspector of Survey and District Water Management Agency (DWMA) Project Director, Tehsildar of Sirivella and Nandyal. 

Veerapandian boosts action

In order to look into the matter carefully, District Collector Veerapandian appointed a District Revenue Officer. The Revenue officer has directed other officials to submit relevant documents pertaining to the matter on September 30, stated reports. Further reports stated that Veerapandian has also informed the Chief Minister's Office (CMO) about the officer's negligence that led to the delay.

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CM Jagan Mohan Reddy's delay

Just after incessant rains caused a flash flood in several districts of the state, Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh Jagan Mohan Reddy had planned to visit the flood-hit areas. CM Reddy was scheduled to visit the affected areas of Kurnool district along with the district officials on September 21. However, his tour was delayed due to some miscommunication. Further, according to reports, just after CM Reddy had conducted an aerial survey of the flood situation in Nandyal, it was revealed that the district officials had allegedly failed to inform the authorities about the helipad, leading to a delay.

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Floods in Andhra Pradesh

Last week, incessant rains caused flash floods in several districts of Andhra Pradesh. According to reports, non-stop rain and floods was reported in Nandyal, Mahanandi, Gospadu, Sanjamala, Chagalamarri, Owk, Koilakuntla, Banaganapalle, Rudravaram, Dornipadu and Panyam districts of the state. According to reports, the famous Mahanandi temple in Kurnool district was submerged in water. A flood warning was issued in the state during the second week of September. 

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