Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy has appealed to the central government for immediate financial assistance to address the damage caused by heavy rains and floods in the state. According to comprehensive estimates from various departments, the total loss in the state amounts to 10 thousand 320 crore rupees, with more detailed reports yet to come.

During a meeting with a central team in Hyderabad yesterday, the Chief Minister pointed out that strict regulations are preventing the state from utilising the 1350 crore rupees already available. He urged the central government to relax these conditions. He also discussed long-term solutions for flood-prone areas, particularly Khammam town, where he proposed building a retaining wall along the Munneru stream to prevent future flooding. He requested central funds for the project and confirmed that the state will contribute its share.

Additionally, Mr. Reddy mentioned plans to relocate families from flood-affected areas, requesting central assistance for housing construction. Regarding the recent deforestation in the Medaram forest, where nearly 50,000 acres of trees were destroyed, Mr. Reddy urged the central government to send a team of experts to conduct a scientific study of the incident.