APGVB Chairman K.Prathapa Reddy recently presented a cheque for ₹65 lakh to Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy for flood relief efforts. The donation was raised by employees through one day’s privilege leave encashment. APGVBOA president Makkad was also in attendance during the handover. This gesture showcases the bank’s commitment to supporting the community during…
The recent glacial lake outburst flood in Sikkim, which claimed 14 lives, has raised concerns about the vulnerability of the Himalayan region to such catastrophic events. In response, the Centre has launched a national GLOF risk mitigation programme targeting 190 high-risk glacial lakes across four states and two Union Territories. The programme, led by the…
The Nandanam, T Nagar, and Teynampet areas in Chennai are facing serious flood threats this monsoon due to a clogged and sewage-laden canal. Encroachments and uncleared shrubs have reduced the canal’s capacity, and sewage and garbage are being dumped into it, further narrowing the passage. The Greater Chennai Corporation has cleared parts of the canal…
The State Cabinet has approved a ₹14.5-crore project to prevent flooding in areas near Cusat, including Pottachal, Parutheli, Alfia Nagar, Arafa Nagar, and Vidya Nagar in Kalamassery municipality. Named the Pottachal flood relief project, the work is expected to be completed in 18 months. The project aims to address flooding issues in the area by…
G. Sankar Reddy, a head constable at Mahila Police Station in Tirupati, donated Rs.20000 from his own money to the Chief Minister’s Relief Fund for flood relief efforts in Vijayawada. He handed over a demand draft to the Superintendent of Police, who praised his generosity. This isn’t the first time Reddy has helped out during…
The Telangana government has stated that the damages due to floods and heavy rains are about Rs 10,300 crore, double the initial estimate. They are urging the central team visiting the state to assess the damages and provide more liberal guidelines for financial assistance. A six-member Central team is currently in Hyderabad, assessing the damages…
Due to the recent floods in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh causing significant damage, Bajaj Allianz General Insurance has implemented various measures to expedite the claims process. The company is working to quickly settle claims by conducting spot settlements through its network, aiming to provide fast and efficient assistance to those affected. source
A team of central officials led by Col Kirti Pratap Singh from the Ministry of Home Affairs will be visiting Telangana to assess the flood damage in Khammam and Mahabubabad districts. While some in the BJP feel the team should visit after the state submits a damage report, sources indicate that a preliminary report will…
Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu has successfully closed breaches on the Budameru drain despite heavy floods, with the Army engineering wing appreciating the State government’s efforts. He assured that the government is taking all necessary measures to address any flood predictions in the area. The government is working towards finding a permanent solution to the…
Due to the recent devastating floods in Vijayawada caused by the Budameru rivulet, the Vinayaka Chavithi festivities are going to be a low-key affair this year. Many areas that used to host Ganesh idols are now filled with relief materials and water bottles for flood victims. Organizers are facing challenges such as waterlogging around the…