Hyderabad: Heavy rains with strong winds hit the Kataram sub-division on the night of Tuesday, May 5, leading to flooding at the IKP centre in Mahadevpur mandal.
The overflow caused damage to paddy stored at the centre. Around 1,000 quintals of rice was soaked in water.
A similar situation was reported at the IKP centre in Bommapur, where rainwater entered the premises.
Farmers urge government to take immediate steps
Farmers said they have been cultivating the crop for the past six months and are now facing losses due to untimely rains. They urged the government to take immediate steps to procure the damaged paddy.
They also demanded that the purchase process be sped up and that tarpaulin covers be provided to protect the remaining stock from further damage.
More rains expected
Meawnhile, India Meteorological Department (IMD) Hyderabad has forecast thunderstorms, lightning, squalls, etc., till Saturday, May 9.
It also forecast a partly cloudy sky and hazy conditions during morning hours till Saturday.
The unseasonal rains may further impact the crop production in Telangana.
