Archive · 31 Dec 2025
Andhra Pradesh Faces Deadly Accidents, Weather Extremes in 2025
In 2025, Andhra Pradesh experienced many sad and challenging events.
Lightning strikes and floods killed 104 people, and there were also accidents at temples and a bus fire that killed many more.
The weather was unusual, with a cooler summer and a very cold winter.
The government is working on building a new capital city, Amaravati, but some farmers are unhappy because they had to give up their land.
The government also made some promises to help people, like giving money to farmers and school children, but not everyone is happy with how it's being done.
The opposition party is criticizing the government for not keeping all its promises.
Lightning strikes and floods in Andhra Pradesh claimed 104 lives in 2025.
Three major temple tragedies resulted in 23 deaths and nearly 100 injuries.
A bus fire in Kurnool district killed 19 passengers, and Cyclone Montha caused extensive damage.
The government is proceeding with the construction of the new capital city, Amaravati, with a timeline for completing various phases by 2028.
The opposition YSR Congress party has been critical of the government's land pooling scheme and unfulfilled promises.
- Who
- Residents of Andhra Pradesh, including farmers, and government officials
- What
- Deadly accidents, extreme weather, and political developments
- When
- Throughout 2025
- Where
- Andhra Pradesh, India
- Why
- Due to a combination of natural disasters, political decisions, and infrastructure challenges
- Total Deaths from Accidents
- 45
- Lightning Deaths
- 86
- Flood Deaths
- 18
- Rainfall in May 2025
- 46.4 mm
- Normal Rainfall in May
- 37.6 mm
- Total Rainfall (June-Sept 2025)
- 530.9 mm
- Normal Rainfall (June-Sept)
- 521.6 mm
- Lowest Temperature Recorded
- 3 degrees Celsius
- Cyclone Montha Damage
- Rs 5,233 crore
- Quantum Valley Investments
- Rs 3,000 crore
