Hyderabad, Sept. 24 -- The Telangana government has launched a Rs 525.36 crore project to construct a retaining wall on both sides of the Munneru river in Khammam city to provide a permanent solution to recurring flood problems.
The initiative is part of the government's efforts to protect lives, property, farmlands, and public infrastructure from monsoon flooding, an official release said today.
Khammam, a rapidly growing city, has faced severe flooding every monsoon due to the overflowing Munneru stream. Sudden cloudbursts and changing weather patterns have caused extensive damage to infrastructure and residential areas.
In September 2024, a cloudburst resulted in flash floods, causing an estimated Rs 757 crore in damages and displacin...