Start Telangana Formation Day event early on Jun 2: CM tells officials

Hyderabad,

May 30 (PTI) In response to the intense summer heatwave, Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Saturday directed officials to schedule the state Formation Day celebrations here on June 2 during morning hours.

Reddy told the officials to begin the Formation Day celebrations, to be held at Parade Ground here, at 8.30 am and wrap up in 90 minutes, an official release said.

Unveiling the National Flag would be part of the 90-minute event.

He also instructed officials to ensure adequate shelter, water, and cooling arrangements for guests and other attendees.

Mercury levels in Hyderabad during the current summer season have been hovering well above 40 degrees Celsius. PTI SJR SJR ROH