The Telangana Meteorological Department issued a series of Red, Orange, and Yellow alerts across large parts of the state, cautioning of extremely heavy rainfall and the possibility of low to moderate flash floods.
Published Aug 29, 2025 | 9:49 AM ⚊ Updated Aug 29, 2025 | 10:19 AM
Rescue operations in a flooded area in Telangana.
Synopsis: Telangana continues to grapple with the fury of the southwest monsoon as unrelenting rainfall has triggered flash floods across several districts. Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy conducted an aerial survey of the rain-affected areas.
Telangana continues to grapple with the fury of the southwest monsoon for the third day on Thursday, 28 August, as unrelenting rainfall has triggered flash floods across several districts, leaving Medak among the worst-hit.
The Telangana Meteorological Department issued a series of Red, Orange, and Yellow alerts across large parts of the state, cautioning of extremely heavy rainfall and the possibility of low to moderate flash floods in Medak, Nirmal, Nizamabad, Kamareddy, Sangareddy, and adjoining regions.
Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy conducted an aerial survey of the rain-affected areas before holding a detailed review meeting in Medak district headquarters. Addressing district officials, the chief minister underscored the urgency of preparedness when natural disasters strike.
“Natural disasters occur suddenly, and when such disasters strike, the district administration must remain vigilant and take responsibility to prevent any loss of property, crops, or lives,” he said.
Stressing the need for accountability, the chief minister directed the Chief Secretary to prepare proposals for compensation immediately. These proposals, he said, must be based on ground-level assessments of crop loss, property damage, and casualties, and should be executed on a war footing.
Revanth Reddy also instructed officials to conduct thorough surveys of all affected villages, asking them to use photographic and video documentation to establish accurate records. This would ensure that compensation reaches the genuine victims without delay.
“Every farmer who has lost a crop, every family who has lost a home, and every citizen who has suffered injury must be identified, and relief must be extended without bureaucratic hurdles,” he emphasised.
In Medak district, the downpour caused streams, rivulets, and reservoirs along the Manjeera River to overflow, inundating low-lying areas and paralysing daily life. The famous Edupayala Durga Bhavani temple, a popular religious site in Medak, was completely submerged after heavy inflows into the Singur project reservoir.
Roads across multiple mandals have been damaged, disrupting bus services and cutting off connectivity to interior villages. Several stretches of state highways reported waterlogging, while bridges across feeder canals suffered erosion. Authorities have deployed revenue, police, and disaster management teams to clear obstructions and evacuate stranded residents.
Farmers across Medak, Sangareddy, and Siddipet districts have reported severe crop losses, as vast tracts of paddy, cotton, and maize fields remain submerged under floodwaters. Agricultural officers estimate that hundreds of acres of standing crops may be completely destroyed if waters do not recede soon.
The chief minister emphasised the need to look beyond short-term relief and adopt permanent solutions to address recurring flood damage.
He suggested the construction of high-level bridges at strategic points and the strengthening of embankments along flood-prone rivers. “Every monsoon, we repeat the same story of damage and repair. Telangana needs long-term solutions, not temporary patches,” he remarked.
The cumulative rainfall received by Telangana since 1 June has reached 640.8 mm, an 18 percent increase over the normal seasonal average of 545.2 mm. The rainfall data highlights the uneven yet intense distribution of precipitation across districts.
While Medak topped the chart with over 116 mm of rain in a single day, Kamareddy registered 98.3 mm, Sangareddy 65.1 mm, and Yadadri Bhuvanagiri 64.5 mm. Many other districts also received above-normal rainfall, resulting in waterlogging in urban centres and disruption of rural road networks.
Given the severity of the situation, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) extended its Red Alert for Nirmal, Jagityal, Nizamabad, and Kamareddy. Medak, Adilabad, Warangal, Karimnagar, and Vikarabad are under an Orange Alert, while Yellow Alerts remain in place across several other regions. Forecasts suggest that heavy to very heavy rainfall will continue in isolated pockets through Friday.
Control rooms have been set up in Medak, Kamareddy, and Nizamabad to coordinate relief efforts and respond to distress calls. The police have urged citizens to avoid unnecessary travel, especially through rural stretches where roads have either been submerged or washed away. State transport buses are running on curtailed schedules, while private operators have suspended services on several routes.
Rescue teams have been deployed in flood-hit villages to shift residents from vulnerable houses to safer shelters. In some areas, community halls and schools have been converted into relief camps. District officials are supplying drinking water, food packets, and medical support to the affected population.
As Telangana braces for more rain, the state government is under pressure to deliver swift relief while also devising durable solutions to seasonal flooding. For thousands of residents wading through waterlogged streets and fields, immediate relief remains the pressing need.
(Edited by Muhammed Fazil.)
