As heavy rains continue to batter Telangana and Andhra Pradesh, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a “yellow alert” for four districts in Telangana – Jayashankar Bhupalapalle, Komaram Bheem, Mancherial, and Mulugu – warning of heavy rain on Wednesday, September 4.
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- An orange alert has also been issued for NTR and Krishna districts in Andhra Pradesh. According to IMD, heavy rain is expected in parts of Telangana until September 7.
- With the forecast of continuous downpours until September 7, schools and colleges in the affected areas have been declared closed. The situation is being closely monitored as local authorities brace for further rainfall and potential disruptions.
- The heavy rain, coupled with a cyclonic circulation over coastal Andhra Pradesh, has led to extensive flooding, damaging infrastructure and crops, and claiming 35 lives across both states. Roads, rail tracks, and farmlands remain submerged, while residents struggle to access daily essentials.
- In Telangana, the government employees have contributed ₹130 crore from their salaries to support relief measures, while CM Revanth Reddy announced an ex-gratia of ₹5 lakh to families who lost loved ones in the floods.
- Celebrities like Telugu actor N Balakrishna and Mahesh Babu have also pledged donations, offering ₹50 lakh each to the relief funds in both Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.
