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Heavy Rains Damage 613 Kilometres of Andhra Pradesh Roads
Heavy rain came to Andhra Pradesh after a strong weather system moved across the Bay of Bengal.
The rain damaged many roads in the state.
In total, 613 kilometres of roads were affected by Thursday morning.
Srikakulam district had the most damage.
Some roads were washed away, and some drainage structures were damaged.
Workers have already started repairing several locations.
Officials also cleared fallen trees and traffic blockages in some places.
The government has prepared equipment, control rooms, and staff to help keep people safe and repair the roads.
Heavy rains following a deep depression damaged 613 kilometres of roads across Andhra Pradesh by 7 a.m. Thursday.
Srikakulam recorded the most damage, with 356 kilometres of roads affected.
Roads were washed away at four locations, while cross-drainage works were damaged at 78 sites.
Temporary repairs are estimated to cost Rs 26.95 crore, while permanent restoration may require Rs 224.73 crore.
The Roads and Buildings department established 78 control rooms and prepared 550 JCBs and 596 power saws for emergency operations.
- Who
- The Andhra Pradesh Roads and Buildings department, led by minister B C Janardhan Reddy, is responding to the damage.
- What
- Heavy rains damaged 613 kilometres of roads and affected drainage works, traffic, and road access.
- Where
- Across Andhra Pradesh, with the most road damage reported in Srikakulam district.
- When
- The damage assessment was reported as of 7 a.m. Thursday, after the deep depression crossed the coast late Wednesday night.
- Why
- The damage was caused by incessant heavy rain associated with a deep depression in the Bay of Bengal.
Key facts
- Roads damaged
- 613 kilometres across the state
- Worst-affected district
- Srikakulam, with 356 kilometres affected
- Roads washed away
- Four locations
- Damaged cross-drainage sites
- 78 locations, with restoration started at 37
- Estimated temporary repair cost
- Rs 26.95 crore
- Estimated permanent restoration cost
- Rs 224.73 crore
- Emergency equipment
- 550 JCBs and 596 power saws
Quotes
B. C. Janardhan Reddy
Andhra Pradesh minister for Roads and Buildings
“We are continuously assessing ground-level conditions by holding 36 joint coordination meetings with departments affiliated with the R&B wing. We have set up toll-free services in major corporations to provide round-the-clock assistance.”
thehansindia.com
Sources
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