New Delhi [India], September 2: Leader of Opposition and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi on Monday expressed grief over the flood situation in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana and urged Congress leaders to mobilise aid to support the ongoing relief and rescue efforts in both the States.
"My thoughts are with the people of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh as they endure relentless rainfall and devastating floods. I extend my deepest condolences to the families who have lost their loved ones. I urge Congress leaders and workers to mobilize all available resources to support the ongoing relief and rescue efforts," Gandhi said in a post on X.
The Congress leader emphasized that the Telangana Government is working tirelessly to manage the crisis and initiate the rebuilding process.
He further posted, "I strongly urge both the Central Government and the Andhra Pradesh Government to swiftly provide comprehensive rehabilitation packages for all those affected by this disaster."
The Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy today declared the immediate assistance of Rs 5 crore to the flood-hit districts on the State of Khammam, Bhadradri Kothagudem, Mahbubabad and Suryapet.
Chief Minister Reddy also announced Rs 5 Lakh ex-gratia to the kin of people who died in the floods. He instructed authorities to respond quickly to the damage caused to the public. He also assured that the compensation would be increased for the loss of cattle, goats and sheep.
According to the Chief Minister's Office, the State Government will submit a comprehensive report on flood damages to the Central government. (ANI)
