Archive · 31 Jul 2026
Telangana Prepares for Heavy Rains, Aims for Zero Casualties
The state of Telangana in India is getting ready for heavy rain that could cause floods.
The Chief Secretary, Sanjay Jaju, told all government departments to stay alert and set up 24‑hour control rooms to watch the weather.
Rescue teams from SDRF and NDRF are already in the most flood‑prone districts.
Police and other officials are asked to follow strict safety rules and help people move from low‑lying areas to safer places.
The goal is to have no deaths or injuries from the rain this season.
Chief Secretary Sanjay Jaju ordered all departments to stay on high alert for heavy rains.
12 SDRF teams are positioned statewide, with NDRF units on standby.
24‑hour control rooms and continuous weather monitoring were mandated.
Officials must coordinate with the Irrigation Department to monitor water levels.
The government’s goal is to achieve zero casualties during the monsoon season.
- Who
- Telangana state government officials, including Chief Secretary Sanjay Jaju and DGP C.V. Anand
- What
- Mobilised disaster response measures to prevent rain‑related casualties
- When
- During a state‑level video conference held on Thursday, 2024
- Where
- Across the state of Telangana, India
- Why
- Heavy rains were threatening to cause flooding and accidents
- State Chief Secretary
- Sanjay Jaju
- Number of SDRF teams deployed
- 12
- Goal for monsoon season
- Zero Casualties
- Control rooms
- 24x7
- Coordination with
- Irrigation Department