Archive · 2 Sep 2026
CPI(M) accuses Andhra government of delaying Budameru flood safeguards
The CPI(M) says the government has not done enough to stop Budameru from flooding again.
It held a protest in Vijayawada to demand stronger flood protections.
The party says floods in 2024 caused many deaths and forced nearly three lakh people to leave their homes.
It says more than one lakh families suffered serious losses.
The government had proposed a large plan costing Rs 5,222 crore, but the plan has reportedly not been approved.
The plan would make the water channel bigger and add canals, walls and reservoirs.
CPI(M) leaders say only smaller repairs have been carried out.
They want Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu to review the work and release the money.
The CPI(M) alleged that Andhra Pradesh had failed to implement permanent Budameru flood-control measures.
The party held a protest and dharna near the Budameru bridge in Vijayawada.
CPI(M) leader Ch Baburao said the 2024 floods killed about 50 people and displaced nearly three lakh.
The party demanded approval of a Rs 5,222 crore Detailed Project Report and immediate funding.
Proposed measures include widening Budameru, building a parallel canal, strengthening regulators and constructing four upstream reservoirs.
- Who
- The CPI(M), including leaders Ch Baburao and D Kasinath, criticized the Andhra Pradesh coalition government.
- What
- The party protested against alleged delays in permanent measures to prevent Budameru flooding.
- When
- The protest was held on Tuesday; the cited floods occurred on the night of August 31 and September 1, 2024.
- Where
- Near the Budameru bridge and Alluri Sitarama Raju statue in Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh.
- Why
- The CPI(M) wants the government to approve the flood-mitigation DPR and release Rs 5,222 crore.
- Protesting organization
- Communist Party of India (Marxist)
- Floods cited
- Budameru floods on August 31 and September 1, 2024
- Reported deaths
- About 50 people in Vijayawada, NTR and Krishna districts, according to Ch Baburao
- People displaced
- Nearly three lakh, according to the CPI(M) leader
- Families affected
- More than one lakh families reportedly suffered severe losses
- Proposed project cost
- Rs 5,222 crore
- Proposed channel capacity
- The Budameru diversion channel would be expanded to 37,500 cusecs