Archive · 23 Sep 2026
Andhra Pradesh minister directs APSRTC vigilance amid rains
Heavy rain is expected in parts of Andhra Pradesh because of a severe weather system in the Bay of Bengal.
Minister Mandipalli Ramprasad Reddy told transport officials to stay alert.
He asked bus and transport workers in North Andhra to prepare for emergencies.
Officials should watch low-lying places and mountain roads called ghats.
More workers may be used to help prevent accidents.
The minister also wants people to face as little inconvenience as possible.
Senior officials will monitor the rain from Amaravati.
They were told to work together and put public safety first.
Minister Mandipalli Ramprasad Reddy alerted officials about heavy rains in Andhra Pradesh caused by a severe depression in the Bay of Bengal.
He directed APSRTC and transport personnel in North Andhra districts to remain prepared for emergencies.
Officials were told to increase vigilance and manpower in low-lying areas and ghats to help prevent accidents.
The minister asked authorities to take proactive transport-safety measures so rain would not inconvenience the public.
Senior RTC and Transport Department officials were instructed to monitor rainfall from Amaravati and coordinate in affected areas.
- Who
- Minister Mandipalli Ramprasad Reddy, APSRTC personnel, and RTC and Transport Department officials.
- What
- Officials were directed to prepare for heavy rains, monitor conditions, coordinate responses, and prioritize transport safety.
- When
- During the period of heavy rains caused by the severe depression.
- Where
- Andhra Pradesh, especially North Andhra districts, low-lying areas, ghats, and Amaravati.
- Why
- To reduce accidents, respond quickly to emergencies, and prevent inconvenience to the public.
- Minister
- Mandipalli Ramprasad Reddy
- Affected region
- North Andhra districts
- Weather system
- A severe depression formed in the Bay of Bengal
- Monitoring location
- Amaravati
- Agencies involved
- APSRTC and the RTC and Transport Departments
- Safety focus
- Low-lying areas, ghats, emergency preparedness, and public convenience