Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel expressed deep concern over the damage caused to crops due to the recent unseasonal rains and changing weather conditions across the state and has directed the government to extend complete support to farmers during this difficult time.
The state recorded the 14th-highest October rainfall since 1901, and the highest since 2005, when similar levels were observed. The all-time record for October rainfall remains 413.5 mm, as registered in 1955, according to the IMD statement issued on Friday.
An ex gratia of Rs 5 lakh will be given to the bereaved families of the victims who died in the floods, Rs 15,000 each to the families for submergence of their houses, Indiramma houses to the most affected families and special assistance to those who lost their livestock and standing crop
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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