Torrential Rains Claim Lives in Telangana

A man and his scientist daughter were among the 16 people who died in rain-related incidents in Telangana. The duo drowned when their car was swept away by an overflowing stream. The state witnessed heavy downpour, causing significant damages estimated at Rs 5,000 crore and prompting a request for immediate assistance from the Centre.

A man and his scientist daughter were among the 16 people who lost their lives due to rain-related incidents in Telangana. The state faced heavy downpour from Saturday, leading to widespread devastation.

N Aswini, a scientist at the ICAR - National Institute of Biotic Stress Management's School of Crop Resistance System Research in Raipur, Chhattisgarh, died along with her father, N Motilal, when their car was swept away by an overflowing stream in Maripeda mandal in Mahabubabad district on early Sunday. The bodies were recovered by police after a thorough search operation.

They were on their way to Hyderabad to catch a flight to Raipur. The heavy rains in Telangana resulted in an estimated Rs 5,000 crore in damages, prompting the state government to seek Rs 2,000 crore in immediate assistance from the Centre.

(With inputs from agencies.)