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Telangana, Andhra Unveil Early Montha Damage Totals and Launch Relief Packages

State officials credit early warnings for limiting casualties as detailed assessments continue alongside restoration.

Overview

  • Andhra Pradesh pegs preliminary losses at about ₹5,244–₹5,265 crore across roads, agriculture, power and other sectors, with a report sent to the Centre and further enumeration pending.
  • Telangana’s initial survey counts damage to about 4.47–4.48 lakh acres of crops affecting roughly 2.53 lakh farmers, with paddy and cotton worst hit in Warangal, Khammam and Nalgonda.
  • After an aerial review, Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy announced ₹10,000 per acre for crop loss, ₹5 lakh for bereaved families, and ₹15,000 for households inundated, while ordering removal of drain encroachments and long‑term flood fixes.
  • Power, roads and procurement operations are being restored: Telangana reported rapid repair of damaged substations and lines, and Andhra deployed crews after thousands of poles and transformers were hit.
  • Officials directed urgent field inspections, evacuations and relief‑camp support, with at least five deaths reported in the Warangal region and livestock losses under verification.