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Heavy Rain Inundates East Godavari Crops, Roads and Government Office
Heavy rain fell across parts of East Godavari district.
The water covered thousands of acres of paddy fields.
Farmers are worried that their crops may be damaged.
Several canals, streams and a pond overflowed.
Water also cut off some roads leading to fields.
A fallen tree briefly blocked traffic on a highway.
Rainwater entered a government office in Rajamahendravaram.
Workers moved important records to keep them dry.
They continued their duties despite the flooding.
Nearly 2,000 acres of paddy fields were submerged at Kovvada in Tallapudi mandal.
Overflowing canals and irrigation channels inundated about 1,000 acres at Chityala and Venkatayapalem.
The Peddacheruvu overflow submerged nearly 200 acres of paddy fields near Peddapuram.
A fallen tree at Dubacherla temporarily disrupted highway traffic.
Drainage water inundated the Rajamahendravaram Urban Tahsildar’s office, where employees protected records and continued working.
- Who
- Farmers, motorists, and employees at the Rajamahendravaram Urban Tahsildar’s office were affected.
- What
- Heavy rain flooded agricultural land, disrupted access roads and highway traffic, and inundated a government office.
- Where
- Several parts of East Godavari district, including Kovvada, Gopalapuram, Chityala, Venkatayapalem, Peddapuram, Dubacherla and Rajamahendravaram.
- When
- Following heavy and overnight rain; no specific date was stated.
- Why
- Heavy rainfall caused streams, canals, irrigation channels and the Peddacheruvu to overflow, while drainage water entered the tahsildar’s office.
Key facts
- Affected district
- East Godavari
- Kovvada crop damage risk
- Nearly 2,000 acres of paddy fields were submerged
- Chityala and Venkatayapalem
- Around 1,000 acres of agricultural land were inundated
- Peddapuram area
- Nearly 200 acres of paddy fields were submerged
- Traffic disruption
- A large tree fell on the highway at Dubacherla
- Government office impact
- Drainage water entered the Rajamahendravaram Urban Tahsildar’s office
- Staff response
- Employees protected important records and continued their duties
Sources
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