WARANGAL: Unseasonal rains accompanied by strong winds caused widespread destruction across erstwhile Warangal district, impacting crops and infrastructure.
In Mulugu district’s Govindaraopet mandal, around 3,950 acres of rice and 135 acres of mango crops have been damaged, according to mandal agriculture officer Kagita Jitender Reddy. Several homes were affected, with rooftops blown off by the powerful winds, triggering heart-wrenching scenes as families, including women and children, sought shelter.
Revenue officials reported damage to 35 houses, and assessment surveys are ongoing. Residents have been urged to report further losses. In Govindaraopet village alone, over 25 electricity poles were damaged, according to electricity officer Venu.
Additional collector G. Mahender has instructed agriculture and revenue officials to conduct joint field inspections on Wednesday and Thursday. Three dedicated teams will tour various mandals to assess crop damage and prepare detailed reports for further action.
In Mahbubabad district, the damage was equally severe. Strong winds and rainfall uprooted trees, blocking roads in Kesamudram, Pusapally, and Mahbubabad. JCB machines were deployed to clear the obstructions.
The agricultural sector has taken a major hit, particularly mango, rice, and corn crops. Tenant farmers, especially those reliant on mango harvests, are among the worst affected. Brick kiln workers in Thorruru and Nellikuduru also suffered significant losses.
In Narayanapuram, a transformer neer cheruvu kommathanda collapsed, and over 40 Electric Poles Were destroyed. Kesamudram Mandal Reported Extensive Damage to Rooftops in Kalvala Village.
Preliminary surveys conducted by the agriculture and horticulture departments revealed the following damage: 2,686 acres of rice, 130 acres of corn, 473 acres of mango, 2 acres of papaya, and 4 acres of sapota.
Congress MLA Dr Bhukya Murali Nayak visited affected areas, including Peekla Tanda, Camp Tanda, and Narayanapuram, to assess the situation. He assured farmers that efforts would be made to secure compensation and instructed officials to ensure accurate crop damage assessments.
Dr Nayak encouraged farmers not to lose hope, promising support and assistance during this difficult period.
