Cyclone Montha: particular officer critiques preparedness at Vizag

The State authorities appointed cyclone Montha’s particular officer, Ajay Jain, who’s the Special Chief Secretary of the State, has on Monday (October 27, 2025) reviewed Visakhapatnam’s cyclone preparedness with district officers on the Collectorate.

Mr. Jain is identical officer who had accompanied the then Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu when the extreme cyclonic storm Hudhud had made its landfall over town in October 2014.

Speaking to The Hindu, Mr. Jain stated, “We are taking all attainable preparedness measures with the experiences we have now confronted throughout Cyclone Hudhud in October 2014. We hope that there can be no loss as a result of this cyclone Montha as it’s prone to cross close to Kakinada, and likewise the efficient preparedness of the State authorities beneath the steerage of Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu.”

Mr. Jain later inquired in regards to the subject circumstances of the cyclone affected areas. He directed the officers to start out evacuating the individuals from the hilly areas. He additionally directed the income personnel patrolling the coastal areas and likewise advised them the measures to stop guests from coming into the seaside areas.

He additionally spoke in regards to the steps taken on the availability of the important commodities corresponding to water, milk, gasoline, and likewise directed the officers to maintain prepared as many earth movers, reducing machines, mills, chain saws and emergency lights as attainable and to supply amenities in momentary shelters.

“We have advised the officers to top off an ample amount of meals and water for provide to shelter properties and likewise to most people if required,” he stated.