Deep depression damages 613 km of roads across Andhra Pradesh

…crore will be required for temporary repairs and Rs 224.73 crore for permanent restoration of the rain-damaged roads. The R&B Department has established 78 control rooms across the state and appointed nodal officers. “ We are continuously assessing ground-level conditions by holding 36 joint coordination meetings with departments affiliated with the R&B wing. We have set up toll-free services in major corporations to provide round-the-clock assistance ,” Janardhan Reddy said. The department has identified 614 locations across the state as vulnerable or accident-prone areas. It has kept 550 JCB machines and 596 power saws ready to clear obstructions, including fallen…