In a statement, the confederation said the urgent measure was intended to relocate onsite labourers to safer areas in response to the red, orange, and yellow alerts issued for heavy rainfall across Telangana
Orders District Collectors, Superintendents of Police, and other key officials to be present in the field round-the-clock and actively monitor the situation
The father and daughter duo had set out in their car to RGIA, however the car was swept away by the overflowing Akeruvagu on a bridge across at Purushothamaiahgudem in Maripeda mandal in Mahabubabad district.
Rail traffic was affected on Hyderabad - Vijayawada route with rail track getting washed away near Mahabuabad. Several trains have been stopped at different stations due to track being washed away
A yellow alert has been issued for the next three days indicating heavy rains. And orange alert indicating very heavy rains is issued at many places in the state on August 31 and September 1.
The short but intense spell of the rain left the city grappling with water logging issues across major roads and low lying areas. The railway underbridge was completely submerged resulting in traffic jams and commotions.
With the current weather pattern of humid heat and intermittent rains expected to persist through next week, residents anxiously hope for more substantial showers to avoid slipping into a below-normal or deficient rainfall category.