Telangana rains: Disaster response teams from Hyderabad deployed in Warangal

HYDERABAD: Three disaster response teams from Hyderabad consisting of 40 personnel were deployed in Warangal on Sunday. Teams equipped with pumps, portable lighting systems and a boat were pressed into service to assist officials in rescue and relief measures. On Saturday Nallabelli mandal, Warangal recorded over 27cm rain, the highest in the state. This is also the highest rainfall recorded in the district in ten years.
“The teams are equipped with a boat too, they will be assisting the public in every possible way,” said Vishwajit Kampati, director of GHMC’s Enforcement Vigilance and Disaster Management (EVDM).
The teams were deployed for 24 hours and depending on the rain and requirement of urban local body in Warangal a decision will be taken about extension of services for another 24 hours said EVDM officials.