Wed Jul 23 19:01:53 UTC 2025: ## News Article: Heavy Rains Disrupt Life in Telangana, India
**Bhadradri Kothagudem, India – July 24, 2025** – Heavy rainfall has caused widespread disruption across several districts in Telangana, India, on Wednesday. Overflowing rivers and streams have inundated key roadways, with the Charla-Venkatapuram highway particularly affected.
Vehicular movement was halted after a forest stream overflowed at Yakannagudem village in Mulugu district, submerging a crucial culvert. Authorities have rerouted traffic via Eturunagaram and Manuguru, impacting travel to the temple town of Bhadrachalam in Bhadradri Kothagudem district.
The Bhadrachalam Agency area has been severely impacted, with normal life disrupted in riverside villages within Charla and Dummugudem mandals. Rotenthavagu, Chintavagu, and other forest streams are overflowing due to significant rainfall in the upstream regions of the Taliperu reservoir.
The Taliperu reservoir in Charla mandal saw its water level rise rapidly, prompting authorities to open 15 crest gates and release surplus water downstream into the Godavari River.
In Mancherial district, two farmers narrowly escaped after their tractor was swept away by the rapidly swelling Erravagu stream at Chinna Thimmapur village. They were rescued by local farmers.
With more heavy rainfall forecast for the next 24 hours, control rooms have been established in various northern and eastern districts to manage potential rain-related emergencies. Residents are advised to take necessary precautions.
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