80 Tourists Stranded At Waterfall In Telangana Rescued By NDRF

While most of the tourists were okay, one boy suffered a minor scorpion bite for which he was treated.

While most of the tourists were okay, one boy suffered a minor scorpion bite for which he was treated.  ( Image Source :ANI )

National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and District Disaster Response Force rescued 80 tourists on Wednesday night trapped near the Muthyala Dhara waterfalls in Mulugu district after the water flow increased, according to an ANI report. While most of the tourists were okay, one boy suffered a minor scorpion bite for which he was treated. 

The Superintendent of Police of Mulugu district, Guash Alam told ANI: “Rescue work has been completed. Total of 80 stranded tourists have been rescued from the Mutyala Dhara waterfall. We verified with every group and no one is left behind now. They have been given water and medical services. One boy got a minor scorpion bite and he has been treated. 90% of tourists' health is fine.” After being rescued they were also provided with food as the rescue operations had taken some hours.

Telangana: Rescue work has been completed. Total of 80 stranded tourists have been rescued from the Mutyala Dhara waterfall. We verified with every group and no one is left behind now. They have been given water and medical services. One boy got a minor scorpion bite and he has… https://t.co/BYc0VmxxxF

— ANI (@ANI) July 27, 2023

The incident occurred after a group of hikers were trying to make their way back from the waterfall, but couldn’t cross as the water level had risen due to the incessant rainfall. SP Alam said that they were in constant contact with tourists and told them to stay away from any streams and stay on higher ground until rescue workers reach them. They were also advised to save their mobile batteries so that they can be contacted.

#WATCH | Telangana: Rescue work has been completed. A total of 80 stranded tourists have been rescued from the Mutyala Dhara waterfall. We verified with every group and no one is left behind now. They have been given water and medical services. One boy got a minor scorpion bite… pic.twitter.com/iG0vnmk7O2

— ANI (@ANI) July 27, 2023

The Met Centre of IMD in its Daily Weather Report of Telangana State on Wednesday said most places across Telangana received rains. Very heavy rainfall occurred at isolated places in Mulugu district, while heavy rainfall occurred at isolated places in Bhadradri-Kothagudem, Khammam, Karimnagar and other districts, it said.

Venkatapuram in Mulugu district received 19 centimetres of rainfall, followed by Kodad in Suryapet district (11 cm).

The district Collector Priyanka Ala urged people to postpone any travel plans and stay at home till normal conditions returned, an official release said.