Karimnagar: 27.4 cm rainfall recorded in 24-hoursManakondur Mandal in Karimnagar district recorded the highest rainfall of 27.4 cm on Friday. During the period, the state has recorded an actual rainfall of 632.7 mm compared to normal rainfall of 485.9 mm, according to the Telangana State Development Planning Society(TSDPS) data on Saturday. During the review meeting, the chief minister instructed officials to stay on high alert due to the heavy rains and flood situation in the State. Kumar has urged the district collectors to set up around the clock control room in their districts to maintain a close watch. It has also predicted heavy rain “very likely to occur” at isolated places over the state during the same period.

Source: Indian Express August 15, 2020 15:56 UTC