The Indian Air Force has airlifted over 200 rescue personnel and 30 tonnes of emergency essentials to provide immediate assistance in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh, where extreme flooding has left at least 25 dead and thousands displaced.
Telangana's director general reported that the state experienced an astonishing 400mm of rainfall in just 24 hours, leading to significant house damage, injuries, and a growing call for a national calamity designation from the federal government.
The Telangana government's response includes a commitment to delivering a comprehensive damage report to the federal government, while Prime Minister Modi has been urged to visit the flood-affected areas to provide support.
Experts warn that climate change is exacerbating extreme weather events in India, as evidenced by the recent floods that claimed 25 lives across multiple states, and affected infrastructure such as schools in Gujarat.
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