Archive · 31 Oct 2025
Khammam Flooded: Munneru River Swells, Officials Assess Damage and Relief Efforts
Heavy rains caused by a cyclone made a river called Munneru swell up a lot.
This flooded parts of a city called Khammam and ruined many farms.
The government said they will give farmers money to help them for the damaged crops, around Rs 10,000 for each acre.
Officials are checking how bad the damage is to homes and farms.
They are also making sure people who had to leave their homes are safe in special centers.
The river's water might start to go down soon, but people in low areas still need to be careful.
A political group also asked the government to give money quickly to farmers and people whose homes were damaged.
Agriculture Minister Tummala Nageswara Rao announced Rs 10,000 per acre compensation for farmers and ongoing procurement of paddy and maize.
The Munneru River reached a threatening level of approximately 28 ft due to heavy rains, causing flooding in Khammam city and surrounding areas.
District Collector Anudeep Durishetty is overseeing relief efforts, inspecting rehabilitation centers, and ensuring the safety of evacuated residents.
Traffic between Khammam and Bonakal was temporarily suspended as floodwaters reached the road.
The CPI Khammam District Committee urged the government for immediate compensation to farmers and residents for crop and property damage.
- Who
- Agriculture Minister Tummala Nageswara Rao, District Collector Anudeep Durishetty, CPI Khammam District Committee, affected farmers and residents.
- What
- Flooding of the Munneru River due to heavy rains, leading to crop damage, submergence of residential areas, and suspension of traffic. Government announces compensation and procurement targets for farmers, while officials assess losses and manage relief efforts.
- When
- Thursday
- Where
- Khammam city and surrounding districts, along the Munneru River.
- Why
- Heavy rains caused by the Montha cyclone and localized thunderstorms, as well as rainfall in upstream catchment areas.
CPI Khammam District Committee
Government Officials
Compensation Assessment
CPI Khammam District Committee
Demands that compensation reflect actual investment and losses incurred by farmers.
Government Officials
Announced Rs 10,000 per acre compensation and is conducting field-level assessments of crop losses.
Aid Distribution
CPI Khammam District Committee
Stresses that proper damage assessment must precede aid distribution to affected residents.
Government Officials
Instructed authorities to assess losses and provide support to affected families once floodwaters recede.
- Compensation Announced
- Rs 10,000 per acre to farmers
- Paddy Procurement Target
- 80 lakh metric tonnes
- Maize Procurement Target
- 11 lakh metric tonnes
- Munneru River Water Level (Thursday)
- Approximately 28 ft (third flood warning)
- Emergency Contact
- District Control Room: 1077 or 9063211298
