Amid heavy rainfall wreaking havoc in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, the South Central Railway (SCR) has been forced to cancel 21 trains and divert around 13 others due to severe waterlogging on the tracks at multiple locations. The impact of the heavy rains has been felt significantly, with damage reported to the railway track between Kesamudram and Mahabubabad in Telangana.
The Secunderabad-headquartered South Central Railway (SCR) zone, encompassing the Vijayawada Division, took proactive measures, cancelling a total of 140 trains and diverting an additional 97 trains as of Sunday.
The cancellation of 21 trains was necessitated by the relentless downpour in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. Among the affected services were key routes such as MGR Chennai Central to Chhapra, Chhapra to MGR Chennai Central, MGR Chennai Central to New Delhi, and New Delhi to MGR Chennai Central, to name a few. Furthermore, numerous trains had to be diverted due to the adverse weather conditions, including 12763 Tirupati-Secunderabad, 22352 SMVT Bengaluru-Patliputra, 22674 Mannargudi-Bhagat Ki Kothi, and 20805 Vishakhapatnam-New Delhi, among others.
To ensure the safety and convenience of passengers, the railways promptly established helpline numbers. Commuters could reach out for assistance via helplines set up at Hyderabad (27781500), Warangal (2782751), Kazipet (27782660), and Khamman (2782885).
PM Modi Extends Support to Andhra Pradesh and Telangana
Prime Minister Narendra Modi stepped in to offer assistance to the Chief Ministers of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana in managing the crisis precipitated by the relentless rains in their respective states. PM Modi engaged in phone conversations with Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu and Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy, pledging the Centre’s full support to address the flood and rainfall-related challenges.
Assuring that all necessary resources would be made available to combat the repercussions of the heavy downpour in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, Prime Minister Modi reiterated the central government’s commitment to aiding the states in crisis.
Tragically, nine lives were lost in separate rain-triggered incidents in Telangana, where continuous heavy rain battered the region, particularly in Hyderabad. In response, the Telangana Chief Minister conducted an emergency review, coordinating with ministers and overseeing relief operations in the inundated areas.
The unprecedented rainfall in Andhra Pradesh over the past two days has had severe implications, with Vijayawada and its environs bearing the brunt of nature’s fury. The evacuations of 17,000 individuals across the state underscore the dire circumstances prevailing due to the relentless rainfall.
The ordeal faced by Andhra Pradesh and Telangana calls for swift and concerted efforts to mitigate the impact of the natural calamity and ensure the well-being of all affected individuals. PM Modi’s commitment to extending support is a significant step towards aiding the states in their time of need.
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