Torrential rains have turned southern India into a disaster zone, with 33 confirmed deaths and thousands displaced as rivers burst their banks. Rescue teams scramble to reach villages cut off by floodwaters in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana states, where collapsed homes and submerged highways paint a grim picture.
The Human Toll
Five children also lost their lives in Pakistan amid separate flooding, officials confirmed Tuesday. In India’s Telangana, over 4,000 residents now shelter in government relief camps after fleeing waist-deep waters. “The situation remains critical,” warned Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy.
Red Alerts & Rescue Ops
Meteorologists issued a red alert for 11 districts as overflowing lakes threaten more communities. Dramatic footage shows trucks half-submerged on national highways, while Mahabubnagar and Nalgonda districts face total isolation due to washed-out roads.
Did you know? South Asia’s annual monsoon brings both life and chaos – crucial for agriculture but deadly when extreme. Scientists warn climate change may intensify these patterns.
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Heavy monsoon rains and floods kill at least 33 in south India
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