Telangana, Andhra Rain Live Updates: PM Modi take stock of situation, death toll rises to 25
With the incessant rains in Hyderabad, the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) asked the people to stay indoors for the next three days as rains are expected to lash the city for two more days.
More than 14 people have died in rain related incidents in Telangana. Seven people have reportedly died in Andhra Pradesh.
AccuWeather, meanwhile predicted that heavy rains are expected in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana for the next two days. Depression over Telangana will weaken to a well-marked low. Heavy rain possible in Telangana, Maharashtra & North Karnataka into Thursday. Light shear & warm water can allow low to strengthen over the AS starting Friday. Interests from Oman & Yemen to West India should monitor.
After the downpour till 2 am on Wednesday, around 1,500 colonies witnessed rainwater till the waist-level. While some people were evacuated and sent to safety places, many others stuck in the rainwater.
People seeking help can reach on the emergency numbers 040-211111111, GHMC disaster department - 9000113667, 9704601866, GHMC electricity department - 9440813750, National disaster response force - 833306853 and 040 2955 5500. For removal of tree branches and uprooted trees, people can dial 6309062583.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi inquired about rain havoc and flood situation in Andhra Pradesh and Tekangana. He called AP CM Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy and Telangana CM K Chandrashekhar Rao over phone. While Jagan explained that situation was returning to normalacy KCR explained how Hyderabad was flooded and relief measures being taken up.
Live Visuals from Hyderabad
Cars being washed away in Bowenpally area in Hyderabad
Rain water coming from Palle Cheruvu to Chandrayangutta and from there to Falaknuma has caused the area flooding. Army personnel are using boats and bringing women and children. The army personnel first used tube boats but with water flow heavy in the area, they used motor boats. People were seen waiting for the help on the terrace of their buildings.
GHMC Officials are distributing food after evacuating people from flood-hit areas
Telangana State government has sought the help of army in draining water and to provide rescue operations police, NDRF teams, GHMC Teams and all officials on road. Police appealed to people not to come on roads as it would hamper their work. They also appealed to people not to risk life by taking selfies.