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Telangana Seeks Rs 16,732 Crore in Central Aid After Late-August Rains

The Centre will dispatch an inter-ministerial team to evaluate losses before funds are considered.

Chief minister A Revanth Reddy visited the flood-hit areas of Kamareddy district in the afternoon and reviewed the situation. (HT PHOTO)
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Overview

  • A state delegation led by Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka met Union home minister Amit Shah in Delhi and sought that the rains be declared a national calamity.
  • The request combines Rs 11,713 crore pending from 2024 flood losses with about Rs 5,018 crore sought for the latest damage.
  • Preliminary estimates place recent losses at Rs 5,018.72 crore, including Rs 1,025 crore to municipal assets, Rs 785.59 crore to roads and buildings, and Rs 655.70 crore to irrigation.
  • The government asked for Rs 1,500 crore immediately for emergency repairs, with totals expected to rise as enumeration continues.
  • Officials reported 22 deaths and said seven NDRF teams, fifteen SDRF teams and about 100 Army personnel took part in rescue and relief operations.