Archive · 23 Sep 2026
Woman Rescued From Swollen River Amid Andhra Rains
A woman became stranded in the Nagavali River after heavy rain caused water levels to rise.
Cattle herders saw her and told people nearby.
Local residents then contacted the police.
Police, firefighters and revenue officials came to help.
Firefighters used ropes to reach the woman.
They brought her safely back to the riverbank and reunited her with her family.
Weather officials warned that more rain and strong winds could affect the region.
Officials asked people to stay away from rivers and other flooded water bodies.
Madapla Chandramma was rescued from the swollen Nagavali River near Gottamangalapuram on Tuesday evening.
Cattle herders spotted Chandramma and alerted local residents, who informed the police.
Police, fire and revenue officials used ropes to reach her and bring her safely to the riverbank.
The India Meteorological Department forecast the weather system would cross the coast near Kalingapatnam by Wednesday night.
Authorities warned residents to avoid swollen water bodies as heavy rain, strong winds and rough seas were expected.
- Who
- Madapla Chandramma was rescued by police, fire and revenue officials after cattle herders raised the alarm.
- What
- A woman stranded in the swollen Nagavali River was safely brought to the riverbank.
- When
- Tuesday evening; the weather system was forecast to cross the coast by Wednesday night.
- Where
- Near Gottamangalapuram village in Palakonda mandal, Andhra Pradesh.
- Why
- Heavy rainfall and a deep depression over the Bay of Bengal caused swollen water bodies and hazardous conditions.
- Rescued person
- Madapla Chandramma
- River
- Nagavali River
- Location
- Near Gottamangalapuram village, Palakonda mandal
- Rescue agencies
- Police, fire and revenue officials
- Weather system
- A deep depression over the westcentral and adjoining northwest Bay of Bengal
- Forecast rainfall
- Widespread rain along the north Andhra coast, with isolated heavy rainfall
- Wind forecast
- 25-30 knots, gusting up to 40 knots
- Administrative response
- Srikakulam officials were told to monitor low-lying areas, water bodies and vulnerable structures