Vijayawada: NTR district Collector Dr G Lakshmisha on Wednesday urged the public not to believe rumours about floods in the Budameru that may be circulating on social media or elsewhere.

He assured residents that the situation is under control and that the public will be given ample notice if any action is needed.

The Collector stated that a special team is continuously and closely monitoring the water flow in the Budameru from the Velagaleru regulator.

He clarified that any water stagnation in various parts of the city is a result of local rainfall and not due to floods from the Budameru.

Dr Lakshmisha emphasised that if water needs to be released from the regulator, the public will be alerted 24 hours in advance.

“Water will only be released after people from affected areas have been safely moved to secure locations,” he said.

He advised the public to remain calm and vigilant, but not to panic over baseless rumours. For any doubts or information, residents can call the Collectorate Control Room at 9154970454.