Archive · 10 Aug 2025
Devotees Rescued from Penna River After Road Washout
Three people got stuck in their car while driving near the Penna River because the road washed away after heavy rain.
The river's water level rose when water was released from a nearby reservoir.
Luckily, a local politician was notified and called the fire department.
The fire department quickly came and saved the three people, making sure they got out safely.
The event happened during some local religious celebrations.
Three devotees were rescued from the Penna River in Kadapa District.
The devotees were trapped after their vehicle was stranded due to a washed-away road.
Heavy rainfall caused the release of water from the Mylavaram reservoir.
The incident occurred near Sunnapurallapalle in the early hours.
Emergency services, including the fire brigade, were involved in the rescue operation.
- Who
- Govardhan Reddy, Ramalakshmamma, and Obulamma, and the emergency services.
- What
- Emergency rescue of three devotees.
- When
- During the early hours.
- Where
- Penna River in Prodduturu, YSR Kadapa District, near Sunnapurallapalle.
- Why
- Road washed away due to heavy rainfall and water release from Mylavaram reservoir.
- Location
- Penna River, YSR Kadapa District
- Rescued
- Govardhan Reddy, Ramalakshmamma, and Obulamma
- Event
- Kanyatheertham festivities
- Road affected
- Road between Danavulapadu and Sunnapurallapalle
- Cause
- Heavy rainfall and reservoir release
- Responding Agency
- Fire brigade