Hyderabad, Aug. 4 -- Telangana chief minister A Revanth Reddy on Monday, August 4, put the state on high alert following heavy rains that lashed across districts, including Hyderabad. The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecasted more heavy rains over the next two to three days.

The chief minister held a meeting with concerned officials at the Secretariat to assess the situation. "All departments have been instructed to work in coordination and take relief measures in low-lying areas in the rain affected areas. Officials were alerted to take relief operations in the areas, including the GHMC, where the habitations are flooded," said a press release from the CM's office.

In view of the IMD warning for heavy rains, the Telanga...