Archive · 24 Sep 2026
Heavy Rains Disrupt Life Across NTR and Krishna Districts
Heavy rain caused problems in NTR and Krishna districts on Wednesday.
The rain came from a low-pressure area over the Bay of Bengal.
Water covered roads and entered some buildings.
Traffic became difficult, and many small traders had to stop working.
Schools were closed to keep students safe.
Control rooms were opened to handle emergencies and help residents.
Water also surrounded Vijayawada Government General Hospital, making it hard for patients to enter.
A fallen tree near Gudivada was removed so vehicles could move again.
A low-pressure area over the Bay of Bengal brought incessant rain to NTR and Krishna districts on Wednesday.
Flooding and waterlogging disrupted traffic, businesses and daily life in several low-lying areas.
Schools in both districts were closed, while officials established 24-hour control rooms for emergencies.
Vijayawada Government General Hospital premises and approach roads were inundated, affecting patients and attendants.
A fallen tree near Gudivada Railway Station blocked traffic until Fire and Rescue Services cleared the road.
- Who
- Residents, commuters, traders, patients and officials in NTR and Krishna districts were affected.
- What
- Incessant rain caused waterlogging, traffic disruption, business losses and emergency response operations.
- When
- Wednesday.
- Where
- NTR and Krishna districts, especially Vijayawada and areas near Gudivada Railway Station.
- Why
- A low-pressure area over the Bay of Bengal triggered the heavy rain.
- Weather system
- A low-pressure area over the Bay of Bengal
- Affected areas
- NTR and Krishna districts
- NTR district rainfall
- 414 mm
- Krishna district rainfall
- 246 mm
- Highest reported NTR station rainfall
- Vissannapeta, 55.8 mm
- School closures
- Schools of all managements in both districts were given a holiday
- Emergency coordination
- 24-hour control rooms were established at the Collectorates in Vijayawada and Machilipatnam
- Traffic obstruction
- A large tree fell near Gudivada Railway Station and was removed after nearly two hours