Light to moderate rainfall was recorded in Karimnagar, Peddapalli, Jagtial and Rajanna-Sircilla districts. Water bodies including tanks, ponds and rivulets have started receiving flood water.
Municipal Commissioner Ashwini Tanaji Wakade, who visited several low lying areas, directed the engineering wing officials to set up task forces to handle emergency situations in a speedy manner in the case of excessive rainfall.
The unique monsoon onset forecast can provide valuable insights that the government can leverage for strategic planning and disaster response, it adds.