Widespread rains affected coal production in SCCL’s opencast mines at Sathupalli and Manuguru, damaged standing crops and disrupted vehicular movement in erstwhile Khammam. Several water bodies received heavy inflows, prompting irrigation officials to lift gates at the Taliperu Project.
Heavy rains triggered by cyclone Arnab lashed Khammam and Warangal districts on Wednesday, disrupting Ganesh immersion processions, mining operations and daily life. Strong winds uprooted trees, damaged property and snapped power lines in both the districts.
Cyclone Montha triggered torrential rains across Warangal and Khammam, damaging crops and disrupting transport. Over 20 mandals recorded extreme rainfall, leading to waterlogging, train halts, and closure of schools and markets.