Floodwaters from the swollen Gandak river entered new areas of Bihar’s Saran district after embankment breaches, inundating farmlands, houses and roads. Authorities intensified rescue and relief operations, deploying 12 NDRF and seven SDRF teams as rivers remained above danger levels
Amid heavy rains in Peddapalli, Transco staff restored power supply to Basanthnagar after an 11 KV feeder line fell into a water body. Using a country boat, linemen carried out emergency repairs despite dangerous conditions, earning appreciation from officials.
Heavy overnight rains flooded many colonies and roads across Hyderabad, damaging vehicles and stranding residents. Areas like Begumpet, Dilsukhnagar, and Ameerpet were worst affected. Overflowing nalas and ongoing drain works added to the chaos, with RWAs sharing visuals online
Seven shepherds from Narmala village in Rajanna-Sircilla district were rescued by Army helicopters after being stranded in floodwaters near the Upper Manair project. Officials monitored the operation, while food was supplied via drone until helicopters airlifted them to safety.
Heavy inflows from unprecedented rains caused erosion on the earth bund of Pocharam reservoir in Medak, forcing authorities to take urgent protective measures amid warnings of danger to downstream habitations
A critical concern for the project authorities is the formation of potholes on the project spillway. These potholes, varying in depth from 1 to 6 meters, may threaten the structural integrity of the dam. If not promptly and properly repaired, they could worsen over time, potentially compromising the dam's capacity to manage water flow efficiently.
The bodies of K Venkateshwarlu (30) and Dodda Sai (25) who were washed away in the Kinnerasani stream at Motlagudem in Tekulapally mandal in the district on Sunday night were found on Tuesday.
