Warangal city was left devastated after Cyclone Motha triggered relentless rainfall across the region. Heavy downpours flooded more than 45 colonies under the Greater Warangal Municipal Corporation limits. Minister Konda Surekha inspected flood-hit areas in Warangal East constituency, where residents were seen stranded amid rising waters. Power supply disruptions have worsened the situation, causing drinking water shortages.
Floodwaters inundated several low-lying areas, including Hunter Road, Hanamkonda Bus Stand, Kazipet, and Warangal Railway Station. Many residents climbed rooftops seeking safety as their houses filled with water. The tri-cities of Warangal, Hanamkonda, and Kazipet have been completely submerged after continuous rainfall since Wednesday morning.
In Hanamkonda, breaches in Vaddepalli and Oora lakes caused flooding in nearby colonies such as Pragathi Nagar, Gandhi Nagar, and Vikas Nagar. Several neighborhoods, including Kapuwada and Bhadrakali Colony, suffered major property damage. District authorities declared holidays for all educational institutions in the undivided Warangal district due to the severe flooding.
Officials, including Commissioner Chahat Bajpai and Collector Dr. Satya Sharada, visited affected areas to assess the damage. Warangal West MLA Naini Rajender Reddy also toured flood-hit regions and urged citizens to remain cautious as rescue operations continue.
