Three Killed as Walls, Shed Collapse Amid Heavy Winds in Mancherial
Mancherial: Three farmers were killed and eight people were injured, two critically, in separate incidents after strong winds and unseasonal rains triggered structural collapses at purchasing centers in the Mancherial district on Tuesday night.
In the first incident in Luxettipet, farmers had gathered at Kothur purchasing center to protect their crops from sudden rain. While taking shelter by the wall, it collapsed due to strong winds. Nilki Lachanna (55) and Gundarapu Venkatesh (24), residents of Mutyampet in Dandepalli mandal, died on the spot. Five other people were injured and taken to the local government hospital. Among them, Tanugula Nagaraju and Sedula Harish were later referred to Karimnagar as their condition became critical.
In another incident at Gampalapalli procurement centre, a tin shed collapsed due to strong winds, causing the death of Tanugula Abhiram (22). Two others were also injured and were shifted to Karimnagar for treatment.
Meanwhile, high winds and rain uprooted trees in various parts of the district, disrupting electricity supply and blocking major roads. Police, with the help of local people, are clearing fallen trees to ensure normal movement.
Officials warned that similar weather conditions could continue for the next three days and advised people to be careful and avoid unsafe shelter during storms.
