Archive · 29 Oct 2025
Officials Inspect Flood-Hit Areas in Ongole After Cyclone Montha
After a big storm called Montha brought a lot of rain, some parts of the town Ongole got very flooded.
Important people like the police chief and a leader named the MLA visited the flooded places.
They talked to the people living there and promised to help.
To help the water go away, they even broke down a part of a wall to let the water flow into a big canal.
They told everyone to be careful and not travel too much.
The officials are watching the situation closely to make sure everyone stays safe until the storm's effects are completely over.
Officials, including the Prakasam SP and Ongole MLA, inspected flood-affected areas in Ongole following Cyclone Montha's heavy rainfall.
Localities like Sujata Nagar, Samata Nagar, and the Police Training College premises were severely waterlogged.
Authorities assured residents of immediate assistance and advised against unnecessary travel.
A divider was demolished near a hotel to redirect water into the Poturaju Major canal, successfully draining stagnant water from affected areas.
Continuous monitoring will be in place until the cyclone's impact fully subsides, with an emphasis on public safety.
- Who
- Prakasam District Superintendent of Police V Harshavardhan Raju, Ongole MLA Damacharla Janardhana Rao, Mayor Gangada Sujatha, and other officials.
- What
- Inspected flood-affected areas in Ongole following heavy rainfall caused by Cyclone Montha and took measures to drain stagnant water.
- When
- Tuesday
- Where
- Ongole, Prakasam District, specifically in waterlogged localities like Sujata Nagar, Samata Nagar, and the Police Training College (PTC) premises.
- Why
- To assess the damage, interact with affected residents, and coordinate relief efforts in response to heavy rainfall from Cyclone Montha.
Impact of Cyclone Montha
Official Response and Actions
Flooding and Disruption
Impact of Cyclone Montha
Several localities in Ongole, including Sujata Nagar, Samata Nagar, and the Police Training College (PTC) premises, were severely waterlogged due to heavy rainfall from Cyclone Montha.
Official Response and Actions
Officials, including the Prakasam SP and Ongole MLA, toured these flood-affected areas to assess the situation and interact with residents.
Public Safety and Assistance
Impact of Cyclone Montha
Residents experienced disruptions and potential emergencies due to the waterlogging.
Official Response and Actions
Authorities assured immediate assistance, urged residents to avoid unnecessary travel, and provided contact information for emergencies. They also worked to drain stagnant water by demolishing a divider to redirect water into a canal.
- Cyclone Name
- Montha
- Affected City
- Ongole, Prakasam District
- Key Officials Present
- Prakasam District Superintendent of Police V Harshavardhan Raju, Ongole MLA Damacharla Janardhana Rao, Mayor Gangada Sujatha, OUDA Chairman Shaik Reyaz, Municipal Commissioner Venkateswara Rao, PTC Principal Radhika
- Specific Affected Areas
- Sujata Nagar, Samata Nagar, Police Training College (PTC) premises
- Immediate Relief Measures
- Demolished a divider to redirect water into Poturaju Major canal, drained stagnant water, public safety emphasis.
