Heavy Rains Lash Telangana: IT Companies Urged to Implement ‘Work from Home,’ All Schools in Hyderabad Closed for the Day.
Traffic Flow Disrupted on Hyderabad-Vijayawada National Highway
As heavy rains continued to batter Telangana, the state faced widespread flooding, particularly in low-lying areas. The torrential downpour, which began on Sunday, led to significant disruptions across the region. By Monday morning, while the intensity of the rain had lessened, many areas were still grappling with the aftermath of the flooding. In just 24 hours, nine people lost their lives, and five others remain missing.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has warned of extremely heavy rainfall in isolated areas of Adilabad district on Monday. In response, the Cyberabad Police have urged IT and ITES companies to promote a work-from-home policy for September 2. Additionally, all primary and secondary schools in Hyderabad have been closed for the day as a precautionary measure to ensure student safety.
Tragedy Strikes on Route to Hyderabad Airport
In a heartbreaking incident, a father and his daughter from Khammam district were swept away by flash floods while en route to Hyderabad airport. Nunavut Motilal, 50, was driving his 27-year-old daughter, Nunavut Ashwini, a scientist, to the airport for her flight to Bengaluru when the tragedy occurred.
Ongoing Relief Efforts and Additional Flood Updates
- The Telangana government has intensified relief operations in response to the heavy rains. Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy is expected to hold a meeting with officials to review the ongoing relief efforts.
- Flood victims in Khammam, where the Munneru rivulet has overflowed, reported that their belongings were washed away, and they currently lack access to drinking water.
- Traffic on the Hyderabad-Vijayawada National Highway has been diverted due to rainwater overflowing onto the road.
- State Panchayat Raj Minister Danasari Anasuya visited rain-affected areas in Mahabubabad district to assess relief measures and ensure adequate support for those relocated to relief camps.
- The South Central Railway, headquartered in Secunderabad, has canceled several train services and diverted others due to the severe weather conditions.
- Overflowing lakes, tanks, and streams have cut off access to several villages, further complicating relief efforts.
