Telangana Minister Sridhar Babu holds emergency review meeting over heavy rains in Peddapalli
Hyderabad, July 31
In view of the heavy rains, Minister Sridhar Babu conducted an emergency review meeting on Thursday via video conference from the Dr BR Ambedkar Telangana Secretariat with MLAs, the District Collector, and senior officials to assess the ground situation in Peddapalli district.
The Minister issued directions to officials on the measures to be taken to prevent inconvenience to the public under the prevailing conditions and outlined the future course of action.
Meanwhile, the Tamil Nadu government has formed an expert committee, as instructed by Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay, to monitor and advise the government on the impact of the expected strong El Nino event, identify areas that could be affected and suggest precautionary measures to deal with its possible impact.
According to a Government Order issued by the Revenue and Disaster Management Department on July 28, the committee has been formed under the Tamil Nadu Disaster Risk Reduction Agency (TNDRRA).
The committee will monitor and assess the possible effects of El Nino and advise the government on steps to reduce risks from drought, floods and extreme rainfall.
The government order said that below-normal rainfall during the Southwest Monsoon could affect water inflows into the Cauvery River, while heavy rainfall and flooding could occur during the Northeast Monsoon.
The committee will also advise the government on climate change, coastal resource management and urban infrastructure based on scientific assessments.
The committee will be headed by the Additional Chief Secretary/Commissioner of Revenue Administration and State Relief Commissioner.
The panel includes experts from Anna University, IIT Madras, WRI India, Tamil Nadu Green Climate Company, the State Environment Appraisal Committee, Suganthi Devadason Marine Research Institute and Tamil Nadu Urban Infrastructure Financial Services Limited.
The committee will monitor rainfall and drought conditions, identify vulnerable areas and advise the TNDRRA on early warning systems.
It will also suggest measures to deal with drought and floods and help the government prepare in advance. The committee will function during 2026-27 and 2027-28.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Every monsoon, we see the same story—heavy rains and then waterlogging, traffic jams, and power cuts. At least the Telangana minister is doing a video conference review, but I wish such meetings happened *before* the rains hit, not during. The Tamil Nadu setup with an expert committee for El Nino is also a smart move; let's hope it's not just for show.
As a farmer from Karimnagar region, I welcome this urgency. But the real test is whether the district administration will clear the clogged drains and issue timely flood warnings to villages near the Godavari. Paperwork won't save us from water; proper groundwork will. Please ensure relief camps are ready in low-lying areas of Peddapalli.
Interesting to see both Telangana and Tamil Nadu responding to climate challenges. The TN government's expert committee including IIT Madras and Anna University is a very scientific approach. India is increasingly using data-driven, multi-disciplinary responses to natural disasters. Hope this sets a national precedent for other states.
In Hyderabad, what's the use of a video conference when the streets of Peddapalli are already under water? I appreciate the minister's urgency, but we need concrete actions like deploying NDRF teams, checking dam levels, and alerting residents in advance. Also, the TN El Nino committee should include on-ground volunteers, not just officials and academicians.
This is a classic reactive move. Rains came, then the meeting. Why wasn't the monsoon forecast taken seriously beforehand? The fact that Tamil Nadu is
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