Widespread flooding and disruption were reported across Telangana and Andhra Pradesh after heavy rains triggered by Cyclone Montha on October 29. The system, aligned with the late-October monthly cyclone pattern over the Bay of Bengal, brought intense spells of rain, overflowing drains, traffic standstill and inundation of low-lying areas.
In Telangana, Warangal, Hanumakonda, Jangaon, Karimnagar, Mahabubabad, Nalgonda, Siddipet, Bhadradri Kothagudem, and Nagarkurnool were among the worst affected, with several localities witnessing waist-deep water. In Andhra Pradesh, parts of Srikakulam, Vizianagaram, Visakhapatnam, East Godavari and Nellore districts experienced heavy rainfall and flood-like conditions.
Amid the severe weather, Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) swayamsevaks undertook coordinated rescue and relief services. In Kashibugga’s S.R. Nagar in Warangal, where sudden waterlogging trapped residents, swayamsevaks entered floodwaters to evacuate families, including children and elderly persons. Working alongside revenue and police officials, they shifted residents to safer zones without any reported loss of life.
Temporary shelter was arranged at Shubham Garden for affected families, where swayamsevaks assisted with basic needs and support. On the Warangal–Karimnagar national highway near Chintagattu, where flood discharge halted traffic, swayamsevaks helped regulate movement and guide stranded commuters to safety, restoring order amid rising water levels.
Relief work extended to food support. In Hanumakonda, swayamsevaks prepared and distributed around 250 food packets to displaced families and individuals sheltering in affected zones.
Local residents expressed gratitude for the timely assistance, noting that the presence of swayamsevaks provided reassurance during the crisis. The service effort reflected the discipline and training rooted in RSS shakhas, emphasising community duty during emergencies.
According to meteorological observations, Cyclone Montha followed the seasonal end-October pattern of Bay of Bengal disturbances, intensifying before weakening over land after October 29. Government authorities continue to assess damage in agriculture, housing and transport networks across both states.
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