Devastation Strikes! Telangana Faces Rs 5438 Crore Rain Loss
In response to the crisis, the government has set up 110 relief camps, successfully relocating over 4000 individuals to safety.
The state of Telangana is reeling from the aftermath of unprecedented heavy rains that have resulted in an estimated loss of Rs 5438 crore. The Telangana government released a report detailing the extensive damage caused by the relentless downpour, which has affected various sectors, including infrastructure, agriculture, and public utilities. The Roads and Building Department alone has reported losses amounting to Rs 2362 crore, while damages to public properties are estimated at Rs 500 crore.
The agricultural sector has not been spared, with approximately 415,000 acres of crops suffering significant damage, leading to a loss of Rs 415 crore. Additionally, the irrigation sector, particularly the repair of minor tanks, has incurred losses of Rs 629 crore. Other departments, such as Municipal Administration and Panchayati Raj, have also reported substantial losses, highlighting the widespread impact of the floods across the state.
In response to the crisis, the government has set up 110 relief camps, successfully relocating over 4000 individuals to safety. The situation remains dire, particularly in districts like Khammam, where local officials describe the flooding as "unprecedented," with water levels in rivers reaching alarming heights. Congress MP Ramasahayam Raghuram Reddy noted that while the rain has ceased, the damage to homes and infrastructure is extensive, necessitating immediate relief efforts and rehabilitation work for affected families.
Telangana's Chief Minister, A Revanth Reddy, has urged the Prime Minister to declare the situation a national calamity and has requested immediate financial assistance to aid recovery efforts. The government plans to provide ex-gratia payments to the families of those who lost their lives, as well as compensation for farmers affected by the floods. As the state grapples with the aftermath of this natural disaster, officials are working diligently to assess the full extent of the damage and coordinate relief efforts for those in need.