- 16 fatalities reported due to heavy rains in Telangana.
- Chief Minister requests ₹2,000 crore in aid and national calamity status.
- Flooding has disrupted transportation and damaged infrastructure.
Telangana has faced severe flooding following relentless rains, resulting in the death of 16 individuals and significant property damage.
The floods have severely disrupted transportation links, with trains delayed and major highways impassable due to water accumulation.
Telangana Flood Crisis: State Seeks National Calamity Status
Heavy rainfall has wreaked havoc in Telangana, leading to the deaths of 16 people and extensive damage estimated at ₹5,000 crore. The relentless downpours have inundated low-lying areas, washed away household items, and disrupted agricultural activities. In response, Chief Minister K. Chandrashekar Rao has called for the floods to be declared a national calamity and requested immediate assistance of ₹2,000 crore from the central government.
The floods have also severely impacted infrastructure, including transportation networks. Train services have been delayed due to washed-out tracks, and key highways are blocked by floodwaters, stranding lorries and affecting logistics. The state has recommended alternative routes for travelers and is working to clear and repair damaged roads.
In addition to transportation disruptions, the floods have led to significant damage in residential areas. Homes in affected regions have been inundated, with residents reporting that their belongings were washed away. The situation has prompted a visit from Chief Minister Rao to assess the damage and coordinate relief efforts.
The Indian Meteorological Department has issued a yellow alert for continued heavy rain and thunderstorms in several districts. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah have assured support to Telangana, pledging to assist in the recovery and relief efforts.
The severe flooding in Telangana has caused widespread damage and loss of life, prompting urgent calls for federal aid and disaster relief. As recovery efforts continue, the state’s request for national calamity status highlights the scale of the crisis and the need for substantial support.
“The Telangana government announced an ex-gratia amount of ₹5 lakh for the kin of those killed during the rain, and urged the Centre for immediate assistance.”
