The Heavy rain has killed 27 people with 15 fatalities reported in Telangana and 12 in Andhra Pradesh.
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National and state disaster response teams have swung into action, rescuing thousands of people from flood-hit regions.
Relief camps have been set up to shelter the evacuees, providing them with food, water and medical assistance.
The South Central Railway (SCR) network, which serves Telangana, Andhra Pradesh and surrounding states has been severely impacted by the floods.
Over 100 trains have been canceled with many others being diverted to alternative routes due to waterlogged tracks.
The Vijayawada-Khammam route has been heavily affected with train movements halted after a local stream overflowed, submerging the tracks.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has personally reached out to the Chief Ministers of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, N Chandrababu Naidu and A Revanth Reddy offering all possible assistance from the central government.
PM Modi has directed central agencies to provide immediate aid and equipment to the affected states. Home Minister Amit Shah has also assured both CMs of continued support including additional resources and personnel for relief operations.
The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for several districts in Telangana, including Adilabad, Nizamabad and Kamareddy, warning of extremely heavy rainfall.
The forecast suggests that the rain will continue over the next few days.
In Hyderabad authorities have declared a holiday for schools on Monday as a precautionary measure. With heavy rain continuing to lash the city, waterlogging has become a concern in several areas.
The government has urged residents to avoid unnecessary travel and to stay indoors unless absolutely necessary.
Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy held an emergency review meeting with officials, instructing them to remain vigilant and to expedite relief efforts in the affected regions.
CM Chandrababu Naidu has been on the ground, visiting flood-hit areas like Ajit Singh Nagar in Vijayawada, where he personally distributed food packets to displaced residents.
Vijayawada has been severely affected by the floods. The Budameru rivulet, which flows through the outskirts of the city, has overflowed at multiple points causing flooding in several localities.
The Prakasam Barrage has been discharging over 10 lakh cusecs of water.
The National Disaster Response Force has deployed a total of 26 teams to assist with flood relief operations in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh.
These teams are equipped with inflatable boats, tree cutters and essential medical supplies, enabling them to carry out rescue operations in the most challenging conditions. In Telangana’s Khammam district alone, 110 villages have been submerged.
The IMD has forecasted continued heavy rainfall across both states with strong winds of up to 40 km/h expected in parts of Andhra Pradesh.
The weather department has also warned of possible thunderstorms and lightning from September 2 to 5, advising citizens, especially those in low-lying areas, to remain vigilant and to contact authorities in case of emergencies.
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The South Central Railway zone has been actively responding to the crisis by arranging alternative travel options for stranded passengers.
With over 140 trains canceled and 97 diverted, the railway authorities have provided food, water and shelter to nearly 6,000 passengers at various stations. Additionally 84 buses have been arranged to facilitate the travel of those affected by train cancellations.
The South Central Railway (SCR) zone has been affected with 140 trains canceled and 97 diverted as of September 1, 2024. On September 2, an additional six trains were canceled due to submerged tracks.
The disruptions have left around 6,000 passengers stranded at various stations across the region. Several highways and roads including the Vijayawada-Guntur National Highway and the Vijayawada-Hyderabad National Highway have been marooned cutting off key transportation routes.
A bridge on the Andhra-Telangana border was damaged. Major cities like Hyderabad and Vijayawada are struggling with severe waterlogging, which has paralyzed daily life.
Numerous residential and commercial areas have been submerged with people stranded on rooftops awaiting rescue.
The Central government has deployed 26 National Disaster Response Force teams to assist in flood relief and rescue operations across both states.
12 teams are already on the ground and 14 more are being airlifted to the affected areas. These teams are equipped with inflatable boats, cutting tools and basic medical aid.
Both Andhra Pradesh and Telangana governments have mobilized state disaster response forces and local administrations to coordinate rescue efforts.
Relief camps have been set up and essential supplies including food and water, are being provided to those affected.
Andhra Pradesh CM Chandrababu Naidu has been touring flood-hit areas in Vijayawada, to assess the damage and oversee relief operations.
In Telangana CM Revanth Reddy held an emergency review meeting and urged businesses to allow employees to work from home to minimize movement during the crisis.
The India Meteorological Department has issued red alerts for several districts in both states predicting extremely heavy rain in the coming days.
Districts like Adilabad, Nizamabad and Mahabubnagar in Telangana, and Srikakulam, Vijayanagaram and Kakinada in Andhra Pradesh are expected to receive huge rainfall.
The heavy rains have caused damage on agriculture with over 1.1 lakh hectares of agricultural fields and 7,360 hectares of horticultural fields reported as damaged in Andhra Pradesh.
The floods have washed away crops and caused huge losses to farmers. The Andhra Pradesh government is making efforts to reinforce key infrastructure such as the Prakasam Barrage to prevent flooding.
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