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Andhra Pradesh Flood Risk Prompts Urgent Health Precautions
Heavy rain may cause flooding in parts of Andhra Pradesh on September 23 and 24.
Floodwater can contain germs, sewage, chemicals and sharp objects.
People should not walk, swim or drive through floodwater.
Drink bottled, boiled or properly treated water if water supplies may be contaminated.
Wash your hands with soap and clean water.
Keep cuts covered and seek help if they become infected.
Do not eat food that touched floodwater or was kept unsafe during a long power cut.
Stay away from fallen power lines and damaged electrical equipment.
Get medical help for serious injuries, dehydration, high fever, breathing trouble or ongoing vomiting and diarrhoea.
The India Meteorological Department forecast heavy rain and gusty winds in Andhra Pradesh on September 23 and 24.
Red alerts were issued for parts of Srikakulam, Parvathipuram Manyam, Vizianagaram and Alluri Sitharama Raju.
Visakhapatnam, Anakapalle, Kakinada, East Godavari and Eluru were expected to receive heavy to very heavy rainfall.
Flash-flood risks were identified in parts of Visakhapatnam, Anakapalle, Guntur and NTR districts.
Residents should avoid floodwater, use safe drinking water, protect wounds, watch for illness and avoid electrical hazards.
- Who
- Residents and travelers in flood-prone parts of Andhra Pradesh, especially children, older adults and people with existing health conditions.
- What
- Heavy rainfall, gusty winds and possible flash floods have prompted weather alerts and health precautions.
- Where
- Coastal Andhra Pradesh, including parts of Srikakulam, Parvathipuram Manyam, Vizianagaram, Alluri Sitharama Raju, Visakhapatnam, Anakapalle, Guntur and NTR.
- When
- The India Meteorological Department forecast unsettled weather on September 23 and 24.
- Why
- A depression over the Bay of Bengal is bringing moderate to heavy rain and strong winds, while floodwater may carry germs, sewage, chemicals and other hazards.
Key facts
- Weather dates
- September 23 and 24
- Weather system
- A depression over the Bay of Bengal
- Red-alert districts
- Parts of Srikakulam, Parvathipuram Manyam, Vizianagaram and Alluri Sitharama Raju
- Heavy-rain areas
- Visakhapatnam, Anakapalle, Kakinada, East Godavari and Eluru
- Flash-flood risk areas
- Parts of Visakhapatnam, Anakapalle, Guntur and NTR
- Safe water guidance
- Use bottled, boiled or appropriately treated water if contamination is warned
- Medical warning signs
- Serious injuries, persistent vomiting or diarrhoea, breathing difficulty, high fever, severe weakness, confusion, dehydration or infected wounds
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