Heavy rain is expected to pound the Tirupati revenue division in the next 48 hours, according to meteorological forecast.
A control room has been set up in the Sub-Collector's office here on Thursday, which will run round the clock. People can contact the control room at 9885171384. Manpower has been deployed at all irrigation tanks while earthmovers and sand bags have been kept ready to meet emergency situations.Sub-Collector Nishanth Kumar instructed the revenue staff to keep their superiors informed of developments at the field level. The employees have been asked to stand by for instructions at all the tahsildar’s offices in the division.