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

Incessant rains under the influence of Cyclone Montha severely affected Warangal and Hanamkonda, submerging many areas and disrupting traffic on major roads.

Warangal Mayor Gundu Sudharani said that around 45 localities under the Greater Warangal Municipal Corporation (GWMC) limits were submerged, prompting the administration to initiate large-scale evacuation and rehabilitation measures. Seven special teams comprising Disaster Response Force (DRF), engineering and sanitation wing personnel have been deployed to carry out rescue operations.

The Mayor said approximately 1,200 people were safely evacuated from low-lying areas and transferred to rehabilitation centres. 12 centers were established throughout the city to shelter those displaced by the flood. “Our teams are on the field to ensure the safety of all residents living in areas with waterlogging,” he said.

Around 30 colonies in Warangal and 15 colonies in Hanamkonda were submerged; Severe waterlogging was reported in Santoshi Matha Colony, DK Nagar, NN Nagar, Maisaiah Nagar, Sammaiah Nagar and Sai Ganesh Colony. Citizens had a hard time due to flood waters entering their homes.

While vehicle movement between Warangal and Hanamkonda came to a halt due to the overflow of Bondhi Vagu on Hunter Road, traffic was disrupted on Mulugu Road due to rising water levels. Police and DRF personnel are using ropes and earth movers to rescue stranded residents in Ramakrishna and Revenue colonies.

Meanwhile, the overflowing Bhadrakali tank caused waterlogging from the temple to the Polytechnic College. Smaller tanks like Chinna Waddapalli and Katta Mallanna also overflowed, worsening the situation further.

Telangana Southern Power Distribution Company Limited (TGSPDCL) Chairman and Managing Director Karnati Varun Reddy inspected the power restoration works in rain-affected areas including Naimnagar. “Fault teams are working day and night to maintain energy supply in the affected areas. Citizens can report electricity-related problems by calling 1912,” he said.