Telangana has been experiencing heavy rainfall for the past few days, with several districts receiving over 10 cm of rain in the last 24 hours. Maddukuri in Bhadradri Kothagudem and Jadcherla in Mahabubnagar recorded the highest rainfall. Due to the heavy downpour, schools in Suryapet and Khammam have declared a holiday for students.
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