Hyderabad: Telangana government on Tuesday announced Rs. 12.99 crore funds for families impacted by flooding caused by the recent Montha cyclone.
The intense rainfall occurred over four consecutive days, from October 27 to 30, impacting 16 districts, including Warangal, Hanamkonda, Vikarabad, Wanaparthy, Ranga Reddy, Karimnagar, Mahabubnagar, Nagarkurnool, Yadadri Bhuvanagiri, Siddipet, Rajanna Sircilla, Mulugu, Mahabubabad, Suryapet, Bhadradri Kothagudem, and Nalgonda.
Arvind Kumar, Special Chief Secretary of the Revenue Department, confirmed that Rs. 15,000 would be provided to each household that suffered damage due to the torrential downpours.
According to reports from district collectors, a total of 8,662 houses were affected across 15 districts. The allocated funds will be directly deposited into the bank accounts of the affected families.
