Light to moderate rains lashed Madhira, Yerrupalem, Penuballi and various other mandals in Khammam district in the past 24 hours under the impact of Cyclone Michaung. Heavy rains have been forecast in the coming 24 hours.
The district administration has put the official machinery on standby to tackle any rain-related emergencies and deployed two inflatable boats, one each in Madhira and Sattupalli towns, as part of precautions.
Madhira mandal received 24.2 mm rainfall followed by Yerrupalem 21.4 mm; Bonakal 17.6 mm; Penuballi 16.4 mm; Chintakani 14 mm; and Vemsoor 13.4 mm in the past 24 hours, ending at 8.30 a.m. on Tuesday.
