Heavy rains since Saturday night have caused severe flooding in Warangal District, disrupting daily life and transportation. The continuous downpour has led to overflowing streams and bends, particularly affecting the Eturunagaram Agency in Mulugu district. As a result, traffic between Ethurunagaram and Warangal has come to a complete stop.
In Kesamudra of Mahabubabad district, floodwaters have entered homes, causing distress to the residents. Rivers, bends, and several ponds in the district are also overflowing. The authorities are closely monitoring the situation to prevent further damage.
The floods have submerged agricultural fields, and many roads and culverts are blocked, cutting off access to certain regions. Warangal district has recorded an average rainfall of 5.96 cm, with Nekkonda mandal experiencing an even higher rainfall of 10.17 cm. The heavy rain has caused the collapse of the Penkutillu from Kattamma in Chennaraopet, and the roof of a rekulshed was damaged in Jalli village. On Saturday, traffic was halted for two hours in Najithanda suburb of Khanapuram mandal due to an overflowing stream. Local officials worked to clear the debris, allowing a temporary detour via the national highway for residents heading to Gunjedu.
In response to the ongoing heavy rains, a special control room has been set up in the Collectorate to assist the public. The meteorological department has issued a warning for continued heavy rains in Warangal and Narsampet district, prompting an orange alert. Authorities are advising residents to stay vigilant and avoid going out unless absolutely necessary. Another control room will be established at the Warangal Tehsildar’s office. Residents in flooded areas such as Enumamula, Balajinagar, Chakali Ailammanagar, Sainagar, and NTR Nagar are urged to contact emergency services at 70136 26828. Similarly, Narsampet residents can reach out for assistance at 91213 06007.
In Medaram, located in Tadwai mandal, the Jampannavagu is flowing vigorously, and the Laknavaram lake in Govinda Raopet mandal is also flooding again. Tragically, a house in Morravanigudem village of Venkatapuram (Nooguru) mandal has collapsed. Significant cotton crop damage has been reported in various villages including Devarampally, Shankarampally, Bopparam, and Damerakunta in Kataram mandal of Bhupalapalli district. Additionally, a house in Gopalpur village has been destroyed. Moderate rains have also been reported in the neighboring Hanamakonda and Jangaon districts.
