Heavy Rains in Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka & Tamil Nadu
Heavy rains have inundated several parts of South India, leading to a flood-like situation in Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu over the last few days.
There are heavy rains in several parts of South India, leading to a flood-like situation in Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu over the last few days. The monsoon fury has claimed the lives of more than 40 individuals. Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Karaikal, Kerala and Mahe are all likely to face heavy rainfall for the next five days. The Central Water Commission (CWC) has warned about the status of several rivers flowing in extreme flood situations and above the danger level. On Saturday Sunday heavy rains lashed many parts of Andhra Pradesh. Several people are missing in Rayalaseema (in AP) and coastal Andhra Pradesh. AP suffered a lot because of the rains. There was severe waterlogging that led to several trains being cancelled or diverted. Hundreds of vehicles were stranded due to the floods. A bridge, which connects Papagni to towns like Kadapa and Tadipatri towns in AP, collapsed due to floods. A 200-year old palace based in the Punganur district also collapsed due to the rains.
According to officials, nearly 24 lakh people were affected by the floods. Heavy rains hit a total of 1,316 villages across Andhra Pradesh. The rains and floods damaged 1,549 houses and over 6.33 lakh acres of agriculture crops. Forecasts suggest some respite for Andhra Pradesh this week as no fresh downpour is likely across the region.
