The meteorological department has issued a red alert for Telangana due to heavy rain and gusty winds. Winds are blowing at speeds of 35 to 40 km per hour in various parts of the state. The forecast indicates that the rain will continue for the next three days.
In Hyderabad, areas like Mehdipatnam, Nampally, Masab Tank, and Uppal experienced heavy rain, leading to flooding in some places. The Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) has advised residents to stay indoors and avoid unnecessary travel.
GHMC has also set up call centers for those who need help. You can reach GHMC at 040-21111111 and the Disaster Response Force (DRF) at 9000113667.
In Bhadradri Kothagudem district, the Peddavagu project dam has flooded due to the heavy rain. This has caused evacuations in nearby villages such as Gummadivalli, Rangapuram, and Kothur Bachuvari Gudem. National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) teams are rescuing people trapped in these flood-affected areas.
The state government, led by Minister Revanth Reddy, has instructed officials to stay alert and ensure relief measures are in place. The irrigation department is working to repair the dam to prevent further flooding.
District Collector SP and irrigation officials are actively involved in ground-level relief operations. The situation is being closely monitored, with regular reviews to assess the relief efforts in the flood-affected areas.
