Family members carried a woman in the eighth month of pregnancy on their shoulders to a hospital in Bhadradri Kothagudem district of Telangana as the heavy rain has caused rivers and lakes to overflow and washed away bridges.

After the recent rain, lakes are overflowing in several areas in the district. Transport between villages is hampered as Kinnerasani, Mallanna vagu, Edu melikala vagu lakes are overflowing. Moreover, the temporary bridge on Mallanna vagu lake in Gundala mandal has been washed away.

Nunawat Mamata, who is eight months pregnant, had to visit a government hospital at Gundala mandal. Her family members took her on a two-wheeler, but they could not cross Mallanna Vagu lake as the temporary bridge was washed away.

#WATCH Bhadradri Kothagudem: A pregnant woman in Gundala was carried on shoulders through a water stream after the temporary bridge over the stream got washed away due to incessant rainfall. The woman reached hospital and is said to be in a stable condition. #Telangana (24.07.20) pic.twitter.com/alnKTfLTti