Hyderabad, July 10 (TIWN) The Telangana government on Saturday asked all departments to be on alert as heavy rains continued in many parts of the state.

Chief Minister K. Chandrasekhar Rao instructed Chief Secretary Somesh Kumar to alert all the departments concerned and take quick safety measures in the wake of incessant rains.

He asked the Chief Secretary to hold video conferences with district collectors and alert the NDRF and rescue teams in the flood prone areas.

Following the red alert in Telangana and also in Maharashtra, the CM said that he will review the situation from time to time and also hold a video conference. He said that the ministers, MPs, MLAs, local body representatives and people representatives should be alert in their respective areas. He called on people representatives to help people in rescue operations and ensure no damages occurred.

He also appealed to people not to take risks during heavy rains. He urged them not to venture out of their homes unless there is an emergency and take all precautions.