Karimnagar: Extreme heavy rainfall of 213.5 mm recorded in Gundi

Approach road of an under construction road bridge was washed away due to heavy flow near Konapur, Sarangapur mandal of Jagtial district.

Karimnagar: Extreme heavy rainfall of 213.5 mm was recorded in Gundi of Ramadugu mandal up to 8.30 am on Friday.

While Gundi received the highest rainfall in the State, very heavy rainfall was recorded in Puduri, Kodimial mandal of Jagtial district at 160 mm followed by Gangadhara  with 158.8mm and Burugupalli of Gangadhara mandal 143.8 mm.

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On the other hand, tanks, ponds, rivulets and other water bodies were overflowing due to the continuous showers being recorded in the erstwhile Karimnagar district during the last few days. Road connectivity between a few areas has been disrupted as flood water was flowing on the roads at several places, including near SRR function hall on the outskirts of Vemulawada.

Approach road of an under construction road bridge was washed away due to heavy flow near Konapur, Sarangapur mandal of Jagtial district.

Water level in Godavari river at Dharmapuri temple town swelled following the release of water from the Kadem project as well as heavy rains in its catchment areas. Municipal commissioner Ch Ramesh and SI Dattadri examined water levels in Godavari and advised devotees not to enter into deep water for bathing.

A huge tree located in front of the Dharur dog squad camp in Jagtial was uprooted.