Heavy rains over the past 24 hours led to overflowing streams, disrupted traffic, and inundated crops in erstwhile Khammam district. Residents were shifted to relief centres as waterlogging hit several towns. Officials announced the release of water from Kinnerasani dam
Heavy rains in Khammam and Kothagudem triggered overflowing streams, flooding of houses, crop damage and roadblocks. Relief centres were opened in Sathupally and Wyra, while coal production was hit. Authorities urged caution as Godavari water levels continued to rise
Five cowherds stranded in the Munneru stream in Khammam’s Chintakani mandal were rescued by NDRF teams on Thursday. Heavy rains across the region caused a sharp rise in stream and river levels, prompting alerts in Khammam and surrounding areas.
Heavy rains have disrupted daily life and coal production in erstwhile Khammam, affecting SCCL opencast mines. Roads are flooded, mines are waterlogged, and district officials have issued advisories with helpline numbers and urged the public to stay indoors.
Meanwhile, Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy, who was also present along with the Union Minister, convinced the people that the government would extend all possible support
The Chief Minister, who toured the areas in an open top vehicle, moved on by waving to the locals standing on the streets. The locals said they were not even allowed to share their grievances with him.
