Telangana government releases ₹12.99 crore flood relief for Montha cyclone-affected families

Hyderabad: The Telangana government on Tuesday released ₹12.99 crore in flood relief to assist families affected by the Montha cyclone and the heavy rains that hit the state in late October.

₹12.99 crore flood relief for 8,662 families

Special Chief Secretary (Revenue) Arvind Kumar issued orders to all district collectors and instructed them to ensure quick and fair distribution of aid. Each affected household will receive ₹15,000 as immediate relief. Moreover, he directed officials to prioritise the worst-hit families and complete the process without delay.

According to the revenue department, funds meant for 8,662 damaged houses will be directly transferred to the beneficiaries’ bank accounts. This system, officials added, will ensure both transparency and speed in delivering assistance.

16 districts worst hit by Montha cyclone

The Montha cyclone caused continuous rainfall between October 27 and 30, resulting in severe flooding across 16 districts of Telangana. These include Warangal, Hanamkonda, Vikarabad, Wanaparthy, Rangareddy, Karimnagar, Mahabubnagar, Nagar Kurnool, Yadadri Bhuvanagiri, Siddipet, Rajanna Sircilla, Mulugu, Mahabubabad, Suryapet, Bhadradri Kothagudem, and Nalgonda.

Furthermore, revenue teams have started ground inspections to verify property damage and confirm the eligibility of beneficiaries. Officials stated that the financial support would help families rebuild homes and resume normal life.

Relief efforts gain momentum

District administrations have also begun distributing funds and recording losses at the village level. In addition, they are giving priority to areas that suffered the most flooding and infrastructure damage. Meanwhile, the government assured citizens that every affected family would receive full support under its ongoing rehabilitation plan.