The Telangana government quickly releases emergency money today for districts hit hard by days of heavy rain. This urgent help comes as severe storms have caused wide damage, leaving many people in immediate need across the state. The decision highlights the serious situation and aims to give quick relief to those suffering from widespread floods, damaged roads. destroyed homes. These crucial funds are vital to support immediate repair work and help affected families begin to recover and rebuild their lives.
Immediate Relief for Affected Areas
The Telangana government has released emergency funds to help districts severely hit by recent heavy rains and floods. On Thursday, August 14, 2025, the state government announced an allocation of Rs 1 crore to each district for immediate relief work. This decision was made to quickly address the needs of areas facing a flood-like situation.
Understanding the Impact of Heavy Rains
Heavy rains continue to pound various parts of Telangana, causing widespread disruption and making daily life difficult. This is due to a low-pressure area that has formed over the Bay of Bengal, leading to heavy to very heavy rainfall in several places, especially in south Telangana. The intense rainfall has caused rivers, lakes. ponds to overflow, leading to waterlogging in low-lying areas.
Many districts have been significantly impacted by these rains. Districts like United Mahabubnagar, Nalgonda, Adilabad, Khammam. Rangareddy have received heavy rainfall. Specific areas reported very high rainfall, with Maddukur in Bhadradri Kothagudem district recording 12. 7 cm, Jadcherla in Mahabubnagar district 12. 6 cm. Pargi in Vikarabad district 12. 4 cm. Other districts under a red alert from the India Meteorological Department (IMD) include Medak, Sangareddy, Vikarabad, Medchal Malkajgiri, Yadadri Bhuvanagiri, Bhadradri Kothagudem, Bhupalapally. Mulugu. An orange alert has also been issued for Hyderabad, Hanumakonda, Adilabad, Jangaon, Kamareddy, Kumuram Bheem Asifabad, Mahabubabad, Mancherial, Nalgonda, Rangareddy, Siddipet. Warangal districts.
The continuous downpour has led to major disruptions. Road connectivity to many villages has been affected. in some instances, roads have been damaged. For example, the road leading to the IT Park in Mahabubnagar was damaged. a part of the Hyderabad-Bangalore national highway was submerged due to an overflowing tank in Jadcherla. Low-lying colonies in towns such as Kodad in Suryapet district have been inundated. agricultural fields have turned into large water bodies. In Warangal, low-lying areas in the city were completely flooded, forcing residents to wade through deep water. A temple in Vikarabad district was also submerged in floodwaters.
Government Takes Action
In response to the severe weather conditions, the Telangana government has implemented various measures to ensure public safety and manage the crisis. Revenue Minister Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy, during a video conference with District Collectors, stressed the need for constant alertness to prevent any loss of life and property. Collectors were specifically told to focus on areas that are low-lying and prone to floods. All officials’ leaves have been cancelled. those on leave have been asked to return to duty immediately.
To ensure quick action, Irrigation Minister N. Uttam Kumar Reddy has ordered all Irrigation Department officers to stay at their assigned locations and keep a continuous watch on dams, reservoirs, canals. tanks. These officials have been given the authority to take immediate action to prevent breaches, using available funds as outlined in Government Order (GO) 45 for flood protection. This measure aims to avoid delays due to paperwork in emergency situations.
The Chief Minister, A. Revanth Reddy, also held a video conference with senior officials and district Collectors, directing them to take all necessary precautions. They were instructed to stop vehicles from moving on flooded bridges, canals. streams in low-lying areas. In Hyderabad, the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC), Hyderabad Metro Water Supply & Sewerage Board (HMWSSB). the Traffic Department have been asked to work closely together to manage the situation. The Hyderabad Disaster Response and Asset Protection Agency (HYDRAA) has advised people in low-lying areas to move to safer places and stay alert, especially with predictions of extremely heavy rainfall.
As a safety precaution, the government has declared holidays for schools in several districts, including Warangal, Hanumakonda, Jangaon, Mahabubabad. Yadadri Bhuvanagiri. Schools in the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) area are operating only during the morning shift. Also, IT companies in Hyderabad and nearby areas have been advised by the details Technology, Electronics and Communications Department to allow employees to work from home.
Local authorities are also actively involved in relief efforts. In Warangal, Special Disaster Response Force (SDRF) teams are helping people in low-lying areas. municipal teams are working to divert rainwater into drainage channels. A control room has been set up at the Greater Warangal Municipal Corporation (GWMC) headquarters to receive insights from citizens.
Looking Back: Previous Challenges
This is not the first time Telangana has faced severe flood damage. The state experienced extensive losses due to heavy rains and floods between August 31 and September 8, 2024. The Telangana government’s initial assessment report from September 2024 detailed damages amounting to Rs 5,438 crore. The Roads and Buildings department was the hardest hit, suffering losses of Rs 2,362 crore. The Municipal Administration department also faced significant damage, estimated at Rs 1,150 crore.
The agricultural sector was severely affected, with crop losses across 415,000 acres, estimated at Rs 415 crore. Damage to electrical installations in the energy department amounted to Rs 175 crore. repairs to minor irrigation tanks cost Rs 629 crore. Other departments, including Panchayat Raj & Rural Development, Medical and Health. Animal Husbandry, also reported losses. During this period, over 4,000 people were moved to 110 relief camps for safety.
The initial estimates continued to rise as more comprehensive assessments were done. By October 2024, the damage incurred due to the floods and heavy rains was estimated at a staggering Rs 10,032 crore.
State’s Call for Wider Support
Following the extensive damage from the 2024 floods, Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy made several appeals to the Union government for financial help. Initially, in September 2024, he requested an immediate release of Rs 2,000 crore, citing preliminary losses of nearly Rs 5,000 crore. He later updated the request to Rs 5,438 crore. But, after a central team assessed the damages, the Chief Minister urged Union Home Minister Amit Shah in October 2024 to release Rs 11,713. 49 crore for the restoration of damaged infrastructure.
The Chief Minister highlighted that the existing funds were not enough to deal with the scale of the damage. He also pointed out the difficulties faced by the state government in using funds from the National Disaster Response Fund (NDRF) due to strict central rules. For instance, he noted that the guidelines allow only Rs 1 lakh for repairing one kilometer of damaged road, which is not enough for even temporary repairs. He requested that the Centre relax these conditions to allow the state to use NDRF funds more effectively for relief and rehabilitation.
The Centre had released Rs 416 crore to Telangana as a first installment of flood relief in October 2024. In February 2025, an additional Rs 231. 75 crore was approved by the Central government under the NDRF for the damage caused by the floods between August 31 and September 8, 2024. The Chief Minister has repeatedly stressed the need for the Centre to provide flood relief funds to Telangana that are equal to those given to other affected states.
Community Response and Preparedness
Beyond government efforts, the community and various organizations are also stepping up to help. The Hyderabad Disaster Response and Asset Protection Agency (HYDRAA) has urged residents in low-lying areas to move to safer locations and stay alert, especially with predictions of very heavy rainfall. Citizens can contact emergency helplines 112 and 1070 for immediate help.
Political parties are also mobilizing their workers to assist. The Telangana BJP President, N Ramchander Rao, urged party workers to actively participate in relief operations to protect lives and property. He directed them to help evacuate residents from low-lying areas, distribute food and drinking water, provide medical aid. offer special assistance to the elderly and children. He also stated that the BJP would work with the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) to ensure effective relief operations.
All concerned government departments, including Revenue, Panchayat Raj, Police. Irrigation, have been placed on high alert to coordinate their efforts and respond to the evolving situation.
