Archive · 16 Nov 2025
Cyclone Washes Away Rs 1 Cr Road in Anakapalle, Villagers Protest
Imagine a new road was being built to connect some villages.
The road was supposed to cost a lot of money, and people started working on it.
But, some important parts like bridges were never built.
Then, a big storm called a cyclone came, and because the road wasn't finished properly, the strong rain and wind washed it all away!
This made it very hard for people in the villages to get in or out, even for ambulances.
The people were very upset because this was their only way to get around.
They protested to ask for the road to be fixed quickly.
There were also problems with how the builders got paid, which might have stopped the work before the storm hit.
A road worth Rs 1 crore in Anakapalle district was washed away by Cyclone Mantha.
Tribal villagers from four communities protested the lack of access due to the collapsed road.
The road project, sanctioned under MGNREGA for Rs 4.10 crore, lacked essential structures like bridges.
The central government's payment cap for contractors led to the abandonment of the work.
Villagers have faced years of neglect, with previous fund allocations allegedly withdrawn after minimal work.
- Who
- Tribal communities in Anakapalle district, including residents of Pitri Gadda, Neelu Banda, Jajula Banda, and Pedagoruvu PVTG villages, along with political leaders.
- What
- A road worth Rs 1 crore, part of a larger Rs 4.10 crore project, was washed away by Cyclone Mantha, leading to protests and cutting off access to four villages.
- When
- The road formation and initial works began in 2024. The cyclone impact and road collapse occurred recently.
- Where
- Anakapalle district, connecting several tribal villages.
- Why
- The road collapsed due to the impact of Cyclone Mantha, exacerbated by the lack of crucial structures like bridges and administrative issues related to contractor payments and fund withdrawal.
- Project Cost
- Rs 4.10 crore
- Road Location
- Anakapalle district, from Arla to Pitri Gadda
- Funding Source
- MGNREGA
- Contractor Payment Cap
- Rs 50 lakh per instalment via NIC portal
- Villages Affected
- Pitri Gadda, Neelu Banda, Jajula Banda, Pedagoruvu PVTG