Archive · 3 Oct 2025
Andhra Pradesh Floods Claim Lives, Threaten Villages
A deep depression caused heavy rainfall and strong winds in northern Andhra Pradesh, leading to tragic loss of life.
Four people died in the severe weather.
The heavy rains caused rivers to flood, putting 125 villages at risk.
Authorities have issued warnings and are working to help those affected, with the chief minister announcing financial aid for the families of the deceased.
The depression has weakened, but flood risks remain.
Four people died in north coastal Andhra Pradesh due to heavy rainfall and gales.
The deep depression crossed the coast in the early hours of Friday.
125 villages in Srikakulam district are at risk of flooding.
Officials released water from the Gotta barrage due to rising river levels.
District administration is prioritizing restoration and damage repair.
- Who
- IMD, District Administration
- What
- Heavy rainfall, Deep depression crossing coast, flooding and deaths
- When
- Early Friday
- Where
- North coastal Andhra Pradesh, particularly Srikakulam district
- Why
- Deep depression in the Bay of Bengal causing heavy rainfall and rivers in spate.
- Fatalities
- 4
- Affected Districts
- Srikakulam, Parvathipuram Manyam, Vizianagaram, Visakhapatnam
- River in Spate
- Vamsadhara, Nagavali, Mahendra Tanaya, Gosthani
- Villages at Risk
- 125
- Highest Alert Villages
- 53, including Batteru, Ponam, Ronanki, Karajada, Buravalli, Salihundam, Kalingapatnam
- Water Released
- 92,021 cusecs from Gotta barrage
Sources
Delhi News Highlights: PM Narendra Modi's Plan to Attend Dussehra Cancelled Due To Rain in Delhi
India Weather Update: Mumbai sees respite from heavy rainfall; IMD issues alerts in Bihar, UP, West Bengal and more
Scattered rains likely in north Andhra as cyclonic circulation makes landfall
Weather update: Telangana to receive rains, yellow alert issued
IMD Update: Cyclone alerts in Arabian Sea; Bay depression crosses Odisha coast, weakens
‘Very heavy rainfall’ warning in UP, red alert in 6 districts
Madhya Pradesh October 3, 2025 Weather Updates: Two Cyclonic Circulations Active; Extremely Heavy Rain Alert For 17 Districts On Weekend
Heavy rain forecast for some districts of West Bengal as deep depression weakens
IMD warns of heavy rainfall in Bengal as depression moves across Odisha - Telegraph India
Cyclone roams Arabian Sea as depression leaves East India wet
Flood Risk Looms Over 125 Villages In Srikakulam
