Hyderabad, July 31 -- Heavy rainfall continued to affect normal life across several districts of north Telangana for the second consecutive day on Thursday, July 30.

The downpour disrupted road connectivity, flooded streams and rivers, affected mining operations, and forced authorities to declare holidays for educational institutions in multiple districts.

Schools, colleges closed

District collectors declared a holiday for schools and colleges in Nirmal, Mancherial, Kumram Bheem Asifabad and Nizamabad due to heavy rainfall.

Orders were issued by education authorities to keep educational institutions closed as a precautionary measure.

Flood control room set up in Asifabad

In order to provide assistance to people affected by flooding,...