Flood situation in Vijayawada. Its a natural disaster : Dy CM Pawankalyan

Vijayawada: Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan has responded to the flood situation in Vijayawada. It's a natural disaster. "It is unfortunate that this calamity has come within three months of the formation of the new government. He said the present threat was due to the neglect of Budamaru by the previous government. He said the previous government had not done the maintenance work related to Budamaru. Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan spoke to the media at the disaster management commissioner's office on Tuesday night (September 3).

That's why many areas in Vijayawada have been submerged due to flood water. CM Chandrababu has been visiting the flood-affected areas from time to time on boats and JCBs to meet the victims. However, Pawan Kalyan did not come for the field inspection.. Pawan Kalyan has also clarified on this. If he goes to the flood victims. Pawan Kalyan explained that the officials had told him that the situation would get out of hand and the rescue operations would be hampered. That's why I have called off the tour," he said.

"This is a natural calamity. The disaster was unfortunate just three months after the government came to power. The present threat is because of the neglect of Budamaru by the previous government. The maintenance work related to Budamaru was not done by the previous government. The rains that have fallen everywhere have flooded us. The previous government could not focus on the outlets. We will discuss how to set up flood canals as soon as the flood recedes. We have formed 262 special teams for the flood victims. We have set up 176 rehabilitation centres. Under the leadership of Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu, we are all working on relief work. All the officials have been working without even sleeping for 72 hours.

As soon as the disaster struck, the government responded quickly and acted effectively. My visit should not be a hindrance to rescue operations and rescue operations in the flood-affected areas. So far, 12 people have died. My deepest condolences to their families. On my part, I am donating Rs 1 crore to the Chief Minister's Relief Fund. People can call 112, 1070 and 18004250101 for help," Kalyan said.