Moderate to heavy rainfall affected several areas of Telangana on Saturday, causing flooding in low-lying regions and disrupting road connections between some villages. Here are the top ten updates:
1. In an official release, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said, “Isolated heavy to very heavy rainfall on 1st September.” In response to the severe weather forecast, with a red alert issued, the Met Centre has predicted very heavy to extremely heavy rain at isolated locations in Adilabad, Nizamabad, Kamareddy, Mahabubnagar, Narayanpet, and other districts on Sunday.
2. Additionally, heavy to very heavy rain is anticipated in several areas, including Komaram Bheem Asifabad, Jagital, Mulugu, Bhadradri Kothagudem, Khammam, Warangal, and surrounding districts, IMD said.
3. National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) teams are currently stationed in Hyderabad and Vijayawada and can be deployed if necessary, PTI reported.
4. IMD further said in a release that the following districts in Telangana are at risk of flash floods in the next 24 hours: Adilabad, B. Kothagudem, J. Bhupalpally, Jagtial, Jangaon, Khammam, Kumaram Bheem, Mahabubabad, Mancherial, Nalgonda, Nirmal, Nizamabad, Peddapalle, Rajanna Sircilla, Sidipet, Suryapet, Warangal_Rural and Warangal_Urban districts.
5. Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy instructed officials from all government departments to remain vigilant due to the heavy rains and to implement measures to avoid any incidents. He also recommended relocating residents from low-lying areas to relief camps without delay.
6. Due to the heavy rain forecast and the red alert issued for Hyderabad district, all primary and secondary schools will be closed on September 2. Hyderabad Collector said in a post X, “Due to the forecast of heavy rains in Hyderabad District, all Primary and Secondary Schools, under all managements (Government, Aided, and Private), are hereby declared a holiday on 02-09-2024, as a precautionary measure to ensure the safety of the children.”
7. Chief Secretary Santhi Kumari and DGP Jitender held a teleconference with the Collectors, SPs and other officials of all districts. Noting that teams of National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) are currently stationed in Hyderabad and Vijayawada, she said these teams can be deployed if required, PTI reported.
8. The Chief Secretary directed the district Collectors to take precautions to avoid any loss of life and property as the Meteorological department warned of heavy rains for two days across the state.
9. She instructed that control rooms be opened in every district Collector's office as well as in Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) and state Secretariat, an official release said.
10. Authorities have urged parents and guardians to closely monitor weather warnings and prioritize their children's safety during this period. The state has prepared a proactive plan to evacuate residents from flood-affected areas and set up relief camps.
(With inputs from PTI)
