A very heavy rainfall of 13.1 cm was recorded in Aswaraopet mandal while a heavy rainfall of 7.35 cm was recorded in Dammapet mandal from 8.30 am to 5 pm in the day.
The Chief Secretary wanted district collectors to be on high alert and take necessary measures in accordance with the protocols to be followed in case of a such a calamity.
In the last 24 hours, the rainfall of 0.3 mm has been registered. The highest rainfall of 27.5 mm has been registered in Damaracherla in Nalgonda district.
Central India (12 per cent below normal), South Peninsula (14 per cent below normal) and the eastern and northeastern regions (18 per cent below normal) have witnessed deficient rainfall.
The highest of 153.5 mm rainfall was reported in Peddalingapuram, Ellanthakunta of Rajanna-Sircilla district followed by Metpalli of Jagtial with 150.8 mm