Hyderabad :- In a heart-wrenching display of empathy and frustration, Telangana Information and Public Relations Minister Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy was visibly emotional as he described the dire situation in Paleru, where severe flooding has wreaked havoc. The minister, overwhelmed by the scale of the disaster, has been deeply concerned about the plight of those affected, particularly a laborer’s family from his constituency.
The floodwaters in Paleru, which have reached unprecedented levels, led to a tragic incident involving Yakub, a local brick kiln worker, and his family. As floodwaters surged, the family took refuge on the roof of their house, waiting desperately for rescue. Despite numerous attempts by Minister Srinivas Reddy to coordinate a rescue operation, the situation remained dire due to the relentless rain.
Minister Reddy, who coordinated with defense and navy officials to arrange for life jackets and 20 meters of rope, expressed his anguish over the failure of the rescue efforts. The heavy rains prevented helicopters from reaching the stranded family, exacerbating the crisis. “I am begging God not to let anything happen to the family washed away in those floods,” Reddy said, his voice laden with sorrow.
In another tragic turn of events, a vehicle was washed away by the floodwaters at Purushothamiah Gudem. The body of Dr. Ashwini, an agronomist from Gangaram Tanda, Karepalli in Khammam district, was recovered from the submerged car, while her father, Sunavath Motilal, remains missing. The father-daughter duo was en route to Shamshabad Airport to attend a conference in Raipur, Chhattisgarh, when their vehicle was overtaken by the floodwaters.
The distress call from Motilal and Ashwini reported that their car had submerged and water was rising rapidly. Despite their efforts to alert their family, the floodwaters claimed Dr. Ashwini’s life, and Motilal’s whereabouts remain unknown.
The devastating impact of the floods has left the region in turmoil, with rescue operations struggling to keep pace with the escalating crisis. As authorities continue their efforts, the community remains hopeful for further assistance and a swift resolution to the ongoing emergency.
