Archive · 24 Sep 2026
Andhra Pradesh Raises Alert Amid Heavy Rains And Flood Risks
Andhra Pradesh is expecting dangerous weather from heavy rain and strong winds.
The government has issued a high alert.
Floods may happen because of the rain.
In one village, winds damaged homes and knocked down trees and power poles.
Five people received minor injuries.
Workers are preparing to restore electricity if it stops.
Medical teams are also preparing medicines, ambulances and hospital generators.
Some schools and colleges will be closed in two districts because of the rain.
The Andhra Pradesh government issued a high alert as heavy rain, strong winds and flash floods affected the state.
Strong winds damaged houses, uprooted trees and electric poles, and injured five people in Chinthalapadu village.
Energy officials were ordered to protect power supplies, prepare restoration teams and maintain coal stocks at thermal plants.
Health authorities readied medical teams, medicines, ambulances and generators while cancelling leave for doctors and health staff.
Educational institutions in East Godavari and Kakinada districts announced a holiday because of heavy rainfall.
- Who
- The Andhra Pradesh government, energy and health officials, emergency personnel, and residents are involved.
- What
- Authorities issued a high alert and prepared for heavy rain, strong winds, flash floods, power disruptions and health risks.
- When
- The alert and preparations were reported on Wednesday; educational institutions in East Godavari and Kakinada announced a Thursday holiday.
- Where
- Andhra Pradesh, including Chinthalapadu village in NTR district and the districts of East Godavari and Kakinada.
- Why
- A deep depression was producing heavy rainfall and high-velocity winds, creating risks of flooding, infrastructure damage, disease and power outages.
- Weather system
- A deep depression is influencing heavy rain and high-velocity gales.
- Village damage
- Chinthalapadu village reported damaged houses, uprooted trees and electric poles.
- Injuries
- Five villagers suffered minor injuries and were taken to a local hospital.
- Personnel mobilized
- As many as 3,599 personnel were mobilized in the north coastal region.
- Power preparedness
- AP Transco, Discoms and AP Genco were directed to prepare for disruptions and maintain generation supplies.
- Health preparedness
- Medical teams, medicines, diagnostic equipment, ambulances and hospital generators were placed on readiness.
- School closures
- Educational institutions in East Godavari and Kakinada announced a holiday for Thursday.