In Telangana, cyclonic storm Montha wreaked havoc in half of the state, leading to heavy losses, particularly to crops during the crucial paddy harvesting and cotton procurement season. Heavy rainfall ranging from 10 cm to 40 cm, from Nalgonda to Karimnagar, flattened paddy crops in thousands of acres. Preliminary assessments indicate considerable losses to paddy farmers. The rain havoc was severe in Warangal, Khammam and Nalgonda districts. Stocks awaiting procurement at market yards were soaked, leading to quality deterioration. Chilli and other early-stage crops were also inundated. Exact figures for Telangana are still being compiled, the damage assessment exercise is yet to begin in a full-fledged manner. The State government has directed departments to quantify losses for assistance. Farmers in Nalgonda, Hanamkonda, Mahabubabad, Warangal, Khammam and Nizamabad districts are reeling under extensive flooding of paddy and other crop fields. Meanwhile, incessant rains have paralysed normal life in the state with heavy flooding badly hitting road and rail networks especially in the rural areas. The Warangal-Khammam highway was inundated, and the police personnel stopped the vehicular traffic.