Khammam district is enhancing its disaster readiness after last year’s unexpected floods. District Collector Anudeep Durishetty announced the installation of 24/7 real-time CCTV surveillance at vulnerable points like the Akeru and Munneru streams. This setup aims to provide early flood assessment and timely response.
On Monday, the Collector checked the new solar-powered, day-and-night vision CCTV cameras at Tippareddigudem in Tirumalayapalem mandal (Akeru) and Dornakal (Munneru). These high-resolution cameras connect directly to the Collectorate’s control room and the Collector’s office, allowing constant monitoring of water flow and levels.
Durishetty emphasized the system’s goal: real-time flood threat assessment for prompt evacuation or relief actions. The cameras help monitor water levels continuously, providing early alerts to residents in low-lying areas to minimize risk.
Officials can access camera feeds on mobile phones for seamless monitoring and quick decisions, even while traveling.
The Collector highlighted improved coordination with field officers and local authorities in the Akeru and Munneru catchment areas. Continuous data on rainfall and flood levels is being collected. The cameras allow frontline staff, including irrigation and revenue officers, to avoid physical presence during emergencies, ensuring safety and efficiency.
Plans are underway to install a similar solar-powered camera on the Khammam canal banks, enhancing the monitoring system.
This system is expected to significantly aid disaster management by enabling real-time flood tracking, early warnings for at-risk communities, and swift rescue operations. Irrigation Department DE Ramesh Reddy and other officials attended the inspection.
