Archive · 24 Sep 2026
Heavy rains prompt school closures and emergency measures in Mahabubabad
Heavy rain is falling across Mahabubabad district.
The district administration has closed Anganwadi centres, schools and colleges on September 24 and 25.
Officials are checking places that could become dangerous, such as bridges, reservoirs and low-lying areas.
Warning signs will be placed at hazardous locations.
A control room will operate all day and night to help people during emergencies.
Residents should stay home unless travel is necessary.
They should not visit tanks or reservoirs, fish, or play near rushing water.
Different government departments are preparing to respond quickly if flooding or other problems occur.
Anganwadi centres, schools and colleges will close on September 24 and 25.
A 24-hour control room has been established at the Collector’s office for emergencies.
Officials must inspect vulnerable locations, including low-lying areas, bridges, tanks and old buildings.
Residents have been urged to avoid unnecessary travel, water bodies, fishing and recreational trips.
Police, Revenue, municipal and other departments have been ordered to coordinate their response.
- Who
- Mahabubabad District Collector Sneha Shabarish, district officials and residents.
- What
- Schools, colleges and Anganwadi centres were ordered closed, while emergency preparations and a 24-hour control room were activated.
- When
- Closures are scheduled for September 24 and 25; the control room will operate around the clock during the rain emergency.
- Where
- Mahabubabad district, with the control room located at the Collector’s office.
- Why
- To reduce risks and provide rapid assistance as heavy rains may cause flooding and dangerous water flows.
- School closures
- Anganwadi centres, schools and colleges will remain closed on September 24 and 25.
- Control room
- A 24-hour emergency control room has been established at the Collector’s office.
- Phone number
- 7995074803
- Hazard checks
- Officials must assess low-lying areas, bridges, tanks, reservoirs, roads and old buildings.
- Public warning
- Residents should avoid unnecessary travel, water bodies, fishing and recreational trips.
- Response agencies
- Police, Revenue, Panchayat Raj, Municipal, Irrigation and Electricity departments were told to remain ready.