Tirupati district, particularly its coastal mandals, is on high alert following predictions of heavy to very heavy rainfall on Wednesday and Thursday. A control room has been set up at the Tirupati Collectorate, where the public can call 0877–2236007 for updates on weather conditions and government arrangements. Similarly, the control room at the Gudur Sub-Collector’s Office can be reached at 08624–252807 or 85000 08279. Collector S. Venkateswar has instructed district and mandal officials to provide a dedicated phone number for receiving feedback from the public and sending alerts. At a meeting held on Tuesday, he discussed measures to mitigate the loss of life and property due to the heavy rains.