Congress in Vijay camp, who's next and when will he take the oath?
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Telangana Floods: Thousands Stranded, Drones Drop Food, Hospitals Inundated
UPDATED: Oct 31, 2025 05:45 IST
This special report covers the severe flooding in Telangana's Hanamkonda and Warangal districts after incessant rains lashed the region. The report highlights the ongoing rescue operations by SDRF and NDRF teams, the inundation of colonies and a hospital in Kazipet, and the response from Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy, who is scheduled to conduct an aerial survey. A rescued student, Sakila, stated, 'They should maintain the proper area and nearby flooded region there should be no give permission to build these houses and should provide proper facilities.' The report captures the plight of stranded residents, with thousands awaiting relief as authorities work to evacuate them to safer locations.
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