Telangana on High Alert: Cyclone Montha Wreaks Havoc

Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy has placed the state on high alert amid the severe weather conditions brought by Cyclone Montha. With the heavy rains affecting paddy harvesting, Reddy emphasized the need for immediate action to prevent significant losses, especially in procurement centers for paddy and cotton.

The cyclone, which made landfall in Andhra Pradesh, has heavily impacted districts like Khammam, Warangal, and Nalgonda. The Chief Minister has tasked SDRF and NDRF teams to carry out coordinated rescue missions while ensuring comprehensive disaster management measures are implemented efficiently in the rain-affected areas.

Reddy also addressed transportation disruptions due to the storm, with numerous trains halted and passengers stranded. The focus has shifted to evacuating residents in high-risk, low-lying areas to safety and ensuring sanitation teams prevent potential epidemic outbreaks by maintaining hygiene in urban and rural areas across the state.