Archive · 12 Sep 2026
Heavy Rains Wash Away Bridge, Isolating 75 Tribal Villages
Heavy rain caused a temporary bridge near Chinna Gangavaram to break and wash away.
The bridge was an important route for people in nearby villages.
About 75 villages may now be cut off from roads.
This makes it harder for residents to travel to nearby places.
People are also having trouble getting food and other essential items.
Reaching healthcare and other basic services has become more difficult.
Tribal residents are asking officials to repair the route.
They also want the bridge rebuilt as soon as possible.
Continuous heavy rainfall washed away a temporary bridge near Chinna Gangavaram.
The bridge was located near Dharakonda Panchayat in GK Veedhi mandal.
Around 75 villages in the agency area have reportedly lost road connectivity.
Tribal residents are struggling to access essential goods, healthcare and basic services.
Residents have urged authorities to restore connectivity and rebuild the bridge quickly.
- Who
- Tribal residents in around 75 villages in the agency area.
- What
- A temporary bridge was washed away, disrupting road connectivity and access to essentials and services.
- When
- Over the past two days of heavy rainfall.
- Where
- Near Chinna Gangavaram and Dharakonda Panchayat in GK Veedhi mandal; the report’s headline refers to Alluri District, while its text refers to Vizianagaram.
- Why
- Continuous rainfall and the resulting heavy flow of water damaged and washed away the temporary bridge.
- Incident
- A temporary bridge was washed away by heavy water flow.
- Location
- Near Chinna Gangavaram, Dharakonda Panchayat, GK Veedhi mandal.
- Affected area
- Around 75 villages in the agency area.
- Main disruption
- Road connectivity and transportation have been affected.
- Essential services affected
- Access to essential commodities, healthcare and other basic services.
- Residents’ request
- Immediate restoration of connectivity and reconstruction of the bridge.
- Weather
- Heavy rainfall occurred over the past two days.