Andhra Pradesh Ministers Nara Lokesh and Home Minister Vangalapudi Anitha on Tuesday met Union Home Minister Amit Shah in New Delhi and submitted a comprehensive report on Cyclone Montha's destruction. The cyclone caused estimated losses of ₹6,352 crore and affected 3,109 villages.
Andhra Pradesh Ministers Nara Lokesh (Education, IT & Electronics) and Anita (Home) met Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan in New Delhi on Tuesday and briefed him on the extensive agricultural devastation caused by Cyclone Montha.
Heavy rains and strong winds in Bihar's Danapur on Monday caused extensive damage to paddy crops, leaving local farmers distressed. Hence, the farmers have demanded clarification and compensation from the government for their losses.
Congress MP Rahul Gandhi on Saturday expressed his deep concern over the devastation caused by Cyclone Montha in Andhra Pradesh. The cyclone has resulted in significant losses, with estimated damages amounting to Rs 5,244 crore. Gandhi emphasized the need for immediate relief and assistan
The observations came during a video conference chaired by former Chief Minister and YSRCP President YS Jagan Mohan Reddy from the party headquarters in Tadepalli.
Heavy rainfall triggered by the severe cyclonic storm Montha caused extensive flooding and waterlogging across Warangal on Thursday, prompting municipal officials to deploy drones to deliver food to residents stranded in inundated areas, including BR Nagar.
In a post on X, IMD stated, "The Depression [Remnant of Severe Cyclonic Storm 'Montha'] over south Chhattisgarh and adjoining Vidarbha moved north-northwestwards and weakened into a Well Marked Low Pressure Area over east Vidarbha and adjoining south Chhattisgarh at 0530 hrs IST of today,
"Cyclone 'Montha' and heavy rainfall have caused heavy flooding in Telangana, particularly affecting colonies and roads. Despite efforts to evacuate, many residents remain stranded and refuse to leave their homes," Konda Surekha told ANI.
According to the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology, river flows in the Koshi, Madhesh, and Bagmati provinces are expected to increase significantly on Thursday. The cyclone's impact is likely to persist until Saturday, and residents living near riverbanks have been urged to remain vigi
"In the entire Warangal district, the average rainfall was around 29 centimetres. We had anticipated the situation and started precautionary measures almost two days ago. Holidays were declared for all markets and schools. All patients, as well as pregnant women nearing their due dates, w