Nearly 1,200 evacuated as torrential rains cripple life in Warangal and Hanamkonda

Incessant rains underneath the affect of Cyclone Montha have severely affected Warangal and Hanamkonda, leaving a number of localities inundated and disrupting visitors throughout main roads.

Warangal Mayor Gundu Sudharani stated round 45 localities underneath the Greater Warangal Municipal Corporation (GWMC) limits had been flooded, prompting the administration to provoke large-scale evacuation and rehabilitation measures. Seven particular groups comprising Disaster Response Force (DRF), engineering, and sanitation wing workers have been deployed to hold out rescue operations.

The Mayor stated that about 1,200 folks have been safely evacuated from low-lying areas and shifted to rehabilitation centres. 12 centres have been arrange throughout the town to accommodate these displaced by flooding. “Our groups are on the bottom to make sure the security of all residents in waterlogged areas,” she stated.

Nearly 30 colonies in Warangal and 15 colonies in Hanamkonda have been submerged, with extreme waterlogging reported in Santoshi Matha Colony, DK Nagar, NN Nagar, Maisaiah Nagar, Sammaiah Nagar, and Sai Ganesh Colony. Residents have been dealing with hardships as floodwaters entered their properties.

Vehicular motion between Warangal and Hanamkonda got here to a halt after Bondhi Vagu on Hunter Road overflowed, whereas visitors on Mulugu Road was disrupted resulting from rising water ranges. Police and DRF personnel are utilizing ropes and earth movers to rescue stranded residents in Ramakrishna and Revenue colonies.

Meanwhile, the overflowing Bhadrakali tank triggered flooding from the temple stretch as much as Polytechnic College. Small tanks similar to Chinna Waddapalli and Katta Mallanna additionally overflowed, worsening the state of affairs.

Telangana Southern Power Distribution Company Limited (TGSPDCL) Chairman and Managing Director Karnati Varun Reddy inspected energy restoration efforts in rain-hit areas, together with Naimnagar. “Breakdown groups are working around the clock within the affected zones to keep up energy provide. Citizens can report any electricity-related points by dialling 1912,” he stated.