Minister Ponguleti Praises SDRF and NDRF Teams for Courage During Flood Rescue

Telangana Revenue, Housing and Information Minister Ponguleti Srinivasa Reddy has praised SDRF and NDRF personnel for their courage and dedication during the rescue operation at Bethupalli tank in Sathupalli, Khammam district. Following heavy inflows caused by the impact of Cyclone Murusu, the tank overflowed and floodwaters intensified. On Wednesday night, a boat capsized while fishermen were being rescued, leaving 11 people stranded in the floodwaters. Khammam Collector Divakara TS, the Superintendent of Police and officials from various departments coordinated the operation. The SDRF and NDRF teams worked tirelessly to bring everyone to safety, preventing loss of life, the minister said.

On Thursday, Ponguleti visited Sathupalli Government Hospital and enquired about the health of SDRF personnel and fire department staff who were involved in the rescue operation. He appreciated their bravery, honoured them with shawls and distributed fruits. The minister said he had informed Chief Minister Revanth Reddy about the incident and assured that the government would stand by personnel who risked their lives while serving the public. He also promised to sanction Indiramma houses to SDRF personnel who do not own a house, irrespective of the district they belong to.