Telangana rain | Expedite paddy procurement: CM
Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy has directed officials to expedite paddy procurement operations due to heavy rainfall and an orange weather alert. Farmers have expressed concerns over delays in procurement, leading to losses as rain-soaked stocks are left unprotected. The state has recorded significant rainfall, with Mahabubnagar district experiencing the highest levels, causing disruptions in power supply and damage to infrastructure.
- ▪The India Meteorological Department issued an orange alert for several districts in Telangana due to heavy rainfall.
- ▪Farmers have reported losses from rain-soaked paddy stocks and are demanding the government procure damaged grain.
- ▪Mahabubnagar district recorded the highest rainfall in the state, with Kothamolgara receiving 112.3 mm.
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Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy on Wednesday (May 27, 2026) directed officials to stay on high alert in view of the orange (weather) alert issued by the India Meteorological Department (IMD) for several districts of Telangana, as widespread heavy rainfall lashed different parts of the State.The Chief Minister instructed officials to accelerate paddy procurement operations at all centres and ensure additional arrangements to protect procured grain from rain damage. He emphasised that sufficient tarpaulins should be kept ready at procurement yards to prevent paddy stocks from getting wet.
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