Unseasonal Rain Claims Life in Telangana: Shepherd Dies After Shed Collapses in Peddapalli
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- •A 57-year-old shepherd, Lakshmaiah, died after a shed collapsed on him due to unseasonal rain and strong winds in Gollapalli village, Peddapalli district.
- •The incident occurred late on Monday evening when a portion of the shed was blown down by gusty winds.
- •Several parts of Peddapalli and Karimnagar districts experienced sudden unseasonal rain, causing damage to stored paddy at a procurement centre in Ganneruvaram.
- •Authorities have initiated an investigation and emphasized the need for disaster preparedness in rural areas amid changing climatic patterns.
A 57-year-old shepherd was killed after a makeshift shed collapsed on him during a sudden spell of unseasonal rain accompanied by strong winds in Gollapalli village, located in Odela mandal of Peddapalli district, Telangana, on Monday evening. The deceased has been identified as Lakshmaiah, a resident of the same village. According to local sources, the incident occurred late on Monday evening when a portion of the shed gave way under the force of strong gales, crushing Lakshmaiah beneath the debris.
The sudden and unseasonal weather change caught many residents off guard, as gusty winds lashed through Gollapalli and surrounding areas. While the exact wind speed was not reported, the intensity was sufficient to bring down a portion of the shed where Lakshmaiah was present at the time. Rescue efforts were reportedly initiated immediately, but the severity of the collapse made it difficult to save him. Local authorities have registered a case and initiated an investigation into the incident.
