Heavy Rains Cause Flooding in Karimnagar District
Heavy rains have caused severe flooding in the Karimnagar district, leading to a high-alert situation. Water from overflowing rivers and lakes has flooded roads and entered residential areas, disrupting daily life and causing significant damage.
Government Response
Minister Ponnam Prabhakar addressed the public, reassuring them that the government is taking all necessary precautions. He informed that district collectors and other high-ranking officials are closely monitoring the situation.
Rainfall Data and District Alerts
The district has been hit hard, with Jammikunta recording the highest rainfall at 136 mm. Other areas also saw significant rainfall, including Vedurugatta (134 mm), Huzurabad (126 mm), and Kothapalli-Dharmaram (122.8 mm). In Rajanna-Sircilla, Peddalingapur recorded 115.5 mm, while Karimnagar town saw 114 mm. Additional areas like Sugalampalli, Eligad, Chigurumamidi, and Choppadandi also experienced heavy rain.
Local Officials Take Action
Local MLAs and district officials are actively managing the crisis. In Sircilla, Collector Sandeep Kumar Jha and SP Akhil Mahajan are monitoring the situation closely. Residents can reach out for help via the toll-free number 9398684240.
Flood Inspections and Road Closures
Jagitial District Collector B Satya Prasad, along with other officials, inspected the heavily flooded areas of Aminabad. The flooding is primarily due to the overflow from the Dharmasamudram tank. Several roads, including those in Bavusaipet and Venkatraopet in Konaraopetmandal, have been submerged and are now impassable.
Service Disruptions
In response to the ongoing heavy rains, the South Central Railway (SCR) has cancelled the Karimnagar to Tirupati train service. Additionally, coal extraction operations at four OCPs in Ramagundam have been halted. All schools and educational institutions in the district are closed, and the Prajavani program scheduled for Monday has been cancelled.
Authorities Continue to Monitor
Authorities are closely monitoring the situation and are urging residents to stay safe and follow official instructions.
