At least five persons were killed and two more missing in different rain-related incidents as an incessant downpour pounded Mumbai and most parts of Maharashtra.
In the wake of heavy rains, floodgates of the Lower Manair Dam were lifted to release water into the river, with 56,000 cusecs of water being discharged by lifting 16 gates.
In addition to Jampanna Vagu and other streams have swelled beyond their capacity due to incessant rainfall, leading to further flooding in various parts of Mulugu
A team from the State Disaster Response Force and another from the fire brigade were promptly dispatched to the location to initiate relief efforts, as reported.
Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao reviewed the situation and instructed officials to stay vigilant to prevent any loss of life as heavy rains continued to lash the united Adilabad district, causing flooding in low-lying areas.