CM Revanth Reddy Orders Field Reports on Flood Damage, Announces ₹5 Lakh Relief for Victims
Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy has directed district authorities to prepare detailed field-level reports on the extensive damage caused by heavy rains and floods across 16 districts.
Hyderabad: Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy has directed district authorities to prepare detailed field-level reports on the extensive damage caused by heavy rains and floods across 16 districts. The Chief Minister emphasized that 12 districts have faced severe losses, urging officials to submit comprehensive damage assessments within a week to ensure immediate compensation for affected farmers and families.
Revanth Reddy conducted an aerial survey of the flood-hit areas, including erstwhile Warangal, Nalgonda, and Khammam districts, to assess the extent of damage. Upon landing in Hanamkonda, he personally visited the worst-affected localities, interacted with victims, and reviewed a photo exhibition documenting the flood devastation.
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Later, the Chief Minister chaired a high-level review meeting alongside Ministers Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy, Konda Surekha, and Ponnam Prabhakar, along with senior officials and district collectors. During the meeting, he announced financial assistance of ₹10,000 per acre to farmers whose paddy and cotton crops were damaged. He also reiterated that families of flood victims would receive ₹5 lakh in compensation each.
Revanth Reddy instructed officials to document crop losses meticulously and to ensure that every eligible farmer receives compensation without delay. He further directed authorities to provide ₹15,000 to households that suffered structural damage. In cases of extreme poverty or homelessness, the Chief Minister ordered that additional Indiramma houses be sanctioned based on eligibility criteria.
Highlighting the need for efficient rehabilitation, the Chief Minister asked the Rural Development Department to utilize NREGS for removing sand dunes from agricultural fields and to prepare estimates for the same. “No matter how much we try, we cannot fully make up for their losses. But we must ensure fair and immediate assistance,” he stated.
The Chief Minister emphasized that every aspect of the disaster—from loss of life and crop damage to property destruction and livestock loss—must be documented thoroughly. He asked public representatives to coordinate with district collectors in preparing accurate ground-level reports.
Revanth Reddy also instructed the Disaster Management Department to design a standard format for collecting and consolidating damage reports from all affected districts. Stressing the importance of central aid, he said, “The state government will do everything within its means, but we must also ensure that funds from the Centre are secured without any lapses.”
Calling for long-term flood prevention strategies, the Chief Minister said that structural bottlenecks and encroachments on natural waterways had worsened the impact of the floods. He ordered the Water Resources Department to assess inflows and outflows scientifically and to ensure that preventive measures are taken to avoid a recurrence of such disasters.
Revanth Reddy further emphasized interdepartmental coordination among Roads & Buildings, Irrigation, Municipal, Medical & Health, and Electricity departments to streamline relief operations. “When one department fails to act, it delays the entire process. Coordination is key,” he cautioned. He also warned of strict action against those responsible for encroachments that obstruct water flow, noting that “the negligence of ten people can cause suffering for ten thousand.”
The Chief Minister directed officials in the Warangal urban area to expedite pending Smart City works and prepare a comprehensive urban infrastructure plan covering underground drainage, roads, and flood-prevention systems.
Revanth Reddy urged district collectors to visit affected areas personally and submit their reports within a week. Based on these findings, a state-level review meeting will be held to finalize the next phase of relief and reconstruction.
“The government will fully cooperate in all flood relief programs,” the Chief Minister assured, adding that negligence in either relief measures or report preparation would be taken seriously. Commending the dedication of several officers who performed effectively during the floods, he also extended his appreciation for their service.
