Archive · 5 Oct 2026
Officials Inspect Vijayawada Ghat Road Ahead of Dasara
Heavy rain caused landslides on a road leading to a temple in Vijayawada.
On Sunday, an Endowments Department commissioner visited the road to check its safety.
He asked temple officials to finish important protective work before the Dasara celebrations.
He said the safety of devotees should come first.
He also asked officials to find lasting ways to reduce the chance of future landslides.
After the work is done, the temple authorities must send a report.
Endowments Department Commissioner K Ramachandra Mohan inspected the Ghat Road leading to the temple on Indrakeeladri.
The inspection took place on Sunday after heavy rains caused landslides on parts of the route.
He reviewed protective measures being undertaken by temple authorities.
Officials were directed to prioritize immediate safety measures and complete the Inspection Committee’s recommendations before Dasara festivities.
The Commissioner called for permanent measures to prevent future landslides and a compliance report after the prescribed works are completed.
- Who
- Endowments Department Commissioner K Ramachandra Mohan and temple authorities.
- What
- The commissioner inspected the Ghat Road and reviewed landslide protection and safety measures.
- When
- Sunday, ahead of the forthcoming Dasara festivities.
- Where
- The Ghat Road leading to Sri Durga Malleswara Swamy Varla Devasthanam on Indrakeeladri, Vijayawada.
- Why
- Heavy rains had caused landslides, and safety measures are needed for devotees during Dasara.
- Inspecting official
- Endowments Department Commissioner K Ramachandra Mohan
- Road inspected
- Ghat Road leading to the temple
- Temple
- Sri Durga Malleswara Swamy Varla Devasthanam
- Location
- Indrakeeladri, Vijayawada
- Reported hazard
- Landslides following heavy rainfall
- Required follow-up
- Complete prescribed safety works and submit a compliance report