Earthquake in Vikarabad Amid Heavy Rains; People Rush Out in Panic
Earthquake in Vikarabad | Hyderabad, August 14: Telangana continues to reel under heavy rains, with the Meteorological Department issuing a red alert across the state.
Torrential downpours have disrupted normal life, overflowing ponds and streams, and turning roads into virtual water bodies.
Earthquake in Vikarabad
Amid this chaos, a mild earthquake struck Vikarabad district early Thursday morning around 4 a.m., adding to public anxiety. The tremors were felt primarily in Parigi mandal, including Basireddypalli, Rangapur, and Nyamathnagar villages.
Startled by the sudden tremors, residents rushed out of their homes in fear, despite the quake lasting only a few seconds. Many people remained on the roads, worried about possible aftershocks.
Chief Minister Revanth Reddy has directed officials to stay on high alert and monitor the situation closely. Local authorities have begun assessing the impact and reassuring residents as heavy rains continue to batter the state.
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