Overview

• The R&B Department estimated Rs 53.76 crore for immediate repairs and Rs 1,157.46 crore for permanent reconstruction statewide.
• Engineers in 37 divisions identified 794 vulnerable points, damage across 1,039 km of roads, and structural harm to 206 culverts, causeways and minor bridges.
• Diversions were set up at 289 submerged crossings, traffic was cleared at 236 of 305 blocked stretches, and 10 of 31 cut-off roads were temporarily restored.
• A 24/7 Control Centre in Hyderabad is coordinating with field teams as the minister orders warning signboards and expedited clearances, plus reconstruction proposals.
• Separate Panchayat Raj reports counted damage to 1,291 rural roads and culverts with losses of Rs 352 crore, with access restored to 14 of 22 cut-off villages.