Nellore Collector orders full alert amid heavy rainfall, schools to remain closed

In view of the heavy rainfall, Nellore District Collector Himanshu Shukla has directed the Revenue and Police departments to remain fully alert.

The Collector instructed them to be completely prepared to handle any situation arising from the continuous heavy rains.

Starting Wednesday (October 22, 2025), arrangements should be made to evacuate people from low-lying areas to safer locations, he said.

The Collector also instructed authorities to alert coastal residents and fishermen, advising them not to venture into the sea under any circumstances.

Due to the cyclonic weather and widespread heavy rainfall across the district, all government, private, and aided schools, as well as Anganwadi centres, will remain closed on October 22, the Collector announced.

A control room has been set up at the Collectorate to monitor the situation.

In the event of any rain-related issues, citizens can contact the control room at 0861-2331261 or 7995576699, the Collector said.

He further stated that staff members have been instructed to operate the control room round-the-clock, and it will remain functional 24 hours a day from October 21 to October 25.

– ANI