Telangana floods: Revanth govt seeks Rs 16,732 crore relief package from Centre

New Delhi: Telangana has urged the Union government to release an immediate relief package of Rs 16,732 crore to offset the massive damage caused by recent torrential rains and floods across the state.

Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka and Agriculture Minister Thummala Nageswar Rao presented the request to Union Home Minister Amit Shah in New Delhi.

State seeks quick release of funds

The ministers submitted a detailed memorandum stressing that the state is still awaiting the Rs 11,713 crore sought last year for rain damage in Khammam and nearby districts.

They said rehabilitation efforts had slowed due to the absence of special allocations. Adding this year’s estimated loss of Rs 5,018 crore, the state pressed for a combined package of Rs 16,732 crore without further delay.

Appeal for Central Assessment Team

Along with the financial demands, Telangana has requested that the Centre depute a high-level team to inspect flood-hit areas and assess the devastation firsthand. Officials believe such a visit will speed up the sanctioning of emergency assistance.

Heavy toll on Lives and Property

Preliminary reports indicate 22 deaths due to rain-related incidents. Damage to livestock, standing crops, and thousands of homes is still being evaluated. Officials warned that the toll could rise as assessment teams cover remote villages.

Torrential rains between August 25–28

The state recorded unprecedented rainfall over four days, triggering floods in Kamareddy, Medak, Nirmal, and Nizamabad districts. Roads, irrigation structures, and power supply lines suffered large-scale damage, disrupting normal life and crippling agriculture in low-lying mandals.

Monsoon intensity far above average

Data shows this monsoon has been 25 per cent above normal, with eight districts reporting excess rainfall between 65 and 95 per cent. Officials said the prolonged wet spell has inflicted “severe losses to government and private property, crops, livestock, and human lives.”