Heavy rains pounded many parts of north Telangana resulting in flood-like situation in Nirmal and its adjoining districts with some areas recording a staggering rainfall up to 200 mm on Saturday.
In Nirmal district, Mudhole, Basar, Tanur and Bhainsa mandals clocked an extremely high rainfall of 180 mm to 200 mm in a short span till Saturday evening, sources said.
Sources said that around six persons were stranded at a private function hall in Bhainsa town for some time after a swollen stream encircled the function hall building on Saturday afternoon. All of them were brought out safely later in the day.