Overview
- Telangana’s preliminary assessment reports crop damage across roughly 4.48 lakh acres affecting about 2.53 lakh farmers, with Warangal accounting for over 1.3 lakh acres lost.
- Andhra Pradesh estimates total losses near ₹5,265 crore covering agriculture, roads and power, with officials noting paddy suffered most in Konaseema, Kakinada and Nellore and energy damage including about 13,000 poles and 3,000 transformers.
- Power utilities in Telangana reported widespread damage to poles, feeders and substations, while officials said most 33 kV and 11 kV lines and several substations had been restored with remaining repairs ongoing.
- Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy ordered immediate shifting and purchase of soaked paddy and set a target of 80 lakh metric tonnes for procurement as ministers assured ₹10,000 per acre compensation and field enumeration continues.
- At least six deaths were reported in Telangana with evacuations in flood-prone areas, Khammam families moved to relief camps, and Warangal authorities using drones to deliver food to stranded residents.