Anupama became collector of Thrissur in 7 June 2018. During the Kerala floods, she coordinated rescue operations and updated the public about the situation. When the Bar Association refused to give permission to use of their premises inside the civil station, Anupama ordered workers to break the room locks to store essential supplies. Anupama effectively used social media to address issues, especially in the affected parts of district. In July 2019 she stepped down to undergo training at the Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration in Mussoorie.