CM Revanth surveys flood-hit Warangal, Husnabad; promises Rs 5 lakh aid, Indiramma homes

Hyderabad: Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy announced relief measures for farmers and families affected by the recent devastating floods in the state, following an aerial survey of the flood-ravaged areas in the erstwhile Warangal district and Husnabad Assembly Constituency on Friday.

Flood victims to receive financial aid and housing

The Chief Minister detailed the immediate assistance to be provided:

- Rs 5 lakh ex-gratia will be given to the families who lost a relative in the floods.

- Rs 15,000 each will be provided to families whose houses were submerged.

- Indiramma houses will be sanctioned to the most severely affected families.

- Special assistance is earmarked for those who lost livestock and standing crops.

Comprehensive damage report ordered

During an official review of the flood damages in Warangal, CM Revanth Reddy issued specific instructions to officials across all departments:

- Immediately prepare and submit a comprehensive report on the damage caused by flash floods and heavy rains.

- The report must detail crop damages, sand deposits on farmlands, loss of life and livestock and infrastructure damages.

- The CM appealed to people’s representatives to support the administration during the damage enumeration and submit their own reports to the district collectors.

Central funds and permanent solutions

The Chief Minister also focused on securing necessary resources and planning for the future:

Central Assistance: CM Reddy enquired about the Union Government’s flood assistance and instructed officials to expeditiously secure required relief funds, warning against any delay in seeking Central funds.

Permanent Flood Management: Emphasising the need for a permanent solution to flood management, the CM noted a visible lack of coordination between departments. He mandated that all wings must work in tandem to address civic problems during floods.

Nala Encroachment Demolition: The CM ordered an immediate drive for the demolition of Nala encroachments, stressing that officials must move forward with a clear vision and strict measures to protect the interests of people.

Inter-Departmental Coordination: He specifically stressed the need for coordination between the Municipal Administration and Irrigation departments to clear encroachments at nalas and other water bodies.

Furthermore, a special report on Smart City works and the formation of a Coordination Committee at the field level was issued. In light of cloud bursts becoming routine due to climate change, CM Revanth asserted that plans must aim for permanent solutions, requiring district collectors and authorities to conduct regular field inspections.

Sridhar Babu asks corporates to come forward

IT and Industries Minister Duddilla Sridhar Babu has urgently appealed to industrial and corporate entities to provide support for families affected by the recent Montha cyclone and heavy rains. He stressed that collective effort is crucial to help those who have suffered extensive losses.

In letters to several companies, the Minister specifically requested that they use their Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives to organise relief and rehabilitation camps in the worst-hit districts, particularly Bhupalpally and Peddapalli.

He called upon industries to supply essential aid, including:

- Essential commodities

- Medicines and medical assistance

Minister Sridhar Babu emphasised the importance of standing by affected families who have lost everything, helping them rebuild their lives with dignity. He highlighted the extensive damage, noting that standing crops were destroyed, and harvested produce like paddy and maize was damaged by rainwater during transit or storage.