New Delhi, Sept. 4 -- In view of the recent heavy rains that caused loss of crops, property, and human life in Telangana, a delegation from the Telangana Government urged the Union Government on Thursday to extend immediate financial assistance of Rs 16,000 crore, stated a release.

The delegation, led by Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka, included the state Agriculture Minister Thummala Nageswar Rao, Special Representative of the Telangana Government in New Delhi A.P. Jithender Reddy, and senior officials.

They met Union Home Minister Amit Shah at his official residence in New Delhi and submitted a detailed memorandum.

Explaining the unprecedented rainfall in the state from August 25 to 28, the ministers highlighted the lar...