- Cyclonic rains disrupt train services across Warangal-Khammam route
- Schools shut and transport hit as heavy rain damages crops
Cyclonic rains sweeping across Telangana caused major disruption to transport and public life on Wednesday, forcing several trains to halt after tracks were submerged under water. The Golconda Express, bound for Hyderabad, was stopped at Dornakal Junction when rising water levels inundated the railway station platform.
Similarly, the Krishna Express heading to Tirupati was halted at Mahabubabad after sections of the track were completely submerged. Officials confirmed that several goods trains were also stranded on the Warangal-Khammam route as rainwater flooded multiple stretches of the railway line. The persistent downpour severely affected train movement and left hundreds of passengers waiting for services to resume.
District Education Officer Dakshina Murthy announced a holiday for all government and private schools across the district due to the continuous heavy rainfall. He said, “A holiday has been declared for all educational institutions in the district today in the wake of heavy rains across the state.” The move came as school access roads and bus routes became waterlogged, making transportation unsafe.
In rural parts of the district, several low-lying areas were inundated. Streams overflowed, cutting off road connectivity in multiple locations and affecting vehicular movement. Standing crops suffered extensive damage from the flooding, raising concerns among farmers who were preparing for harvest. Local officials are monitoring the situation closely and have urged the public to stay alert and avoid venturing into flooded or unstable areas.
The heavy rains stem from the cyclonic system that continues to impact large parts of Telangana, causing widespread transportation delays and infrastructure damage. Restoration efforts are underway to clear tracks and reopen critical roadways.
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