Hyderabad, Aug. 20 -- Telangana Roads, Buildings and Cinematography Minister Komati Reddy Venkat Reddy on Wednesday said that 739 roads were damaged by heavy rains in the state and Rs 984 crore would be required for their permanent restoration..
The Minister held a teleconference with R&B officials and inquired about the condition of causeways, culverts, bridges and roads affected by heavy rains this season.
Officials briefed him that 739 problematic roads have been identified in the state, covering 854 kms, out of which 25 stretches have been temporarily restored at five locations. Out of 310 places where causeways and culverts were submerged, traffic has been diverted in 228 places. Similarly, out of 232 locations where traffic was disr...