Hyderabad, Sept. 4 -- In view of the recent heavy rains that caused loss of crops, property, and human lives in Telangana, a delegation from the state government urged the Centre to extend immediate assistance.

According to an official release, the delegation, led by Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka, included Agriculture Minister Thummala Nageswar Rao, Special Representative of the Telangana Government in New Delhi AP Jithender Reddy, and senior officials.

They met Union Home Minister Amit Shah at his official residence in the national capital on Thursday and submitted a detailed memorandum.

The ministers explained that from August 25 to 28, unprecedented rainfall occurred across Telangana, resulting in severe flooding in ...