Cyclone Ditwah has significantly impacted Nellore district with heavy rainfall and strong winds, leading the district administration to impose a high alert across vulnerable regions. Since the early hours of the day, continuous rain has been lashing both urban and rural areas, resulting in waterlogging, traffic disruptions, and rising water levels in local water bodies. As a precautionary step to ensure public safety, all schools and educational institutions in the district have been declared closed for the day.
The district collectorate issued an advisory urging residents to remain indoors unless absolutely necessary. People living in low-lying and flood-prone areas have been instructed to stay alert and shift to designated safe shelters if conditions worsen. Coastal residents have been specifically warned to avoid the sea, beaches, and river mouths due to the risk of high tides and strong currents.
Disaster Response Force teams, revenue officials, police personnel, and fire and rescue services have been deployed at strategic locations across the district. Control rooms have been activated to monitor the situation round the clock and to coordinate relief measures if required. Officials are closely monitoring the water levels in canals, tanks, and rivers to prevent flooding in residential areas.
The cyclone’s impact has caused temporary power disruptions in a few areas due to fallen trees and damaged electric lines. Municipal workers and electricity department staff are on standby to restore essential services at the earliest. Several internal roads in the city and surrounding mandals have been partially inundated, affecting normal transportation.
Fishermen have been strictly prohibited from venturing into the sea until further notice. Fishing harbours and coastal check posts are being monitored by the marine police and fisheries department officials to ensure compliance with safety advisories. Small boats and fishing equipment along the shoreline have been moved to safer locations as a precautionary measure.
Health department officials have been alerted to prepare government hospitals and primary health centres to handle any emergency medical situations. Stocks of essential medicines, drinking water, and emergency supplies have also been reviewed. Relief camps have been kept ready in cyclone-prone mandals in case evacuation becomes necessary.
The Meteorological Department has forecast continued rainfall in the district for the next few hours, with the possibility of isolated heavy to very heavy showers. Authorities have emphasized that residents should rely only on official weather updates and avoid spreading or believing rumours.
The district administration has appealed to the public to cooperate with officials, follow all safety instructions, and immediately report any emergencies through the district control room helpline numbers. With the coordinated efforts of multiple departments, officials aim to minimize the impact of Cyclone Ditwah and ensure the safety of all residents in Nellore district.
