Archive · 24 Jul 2025
Sea Flooding Causes Damage in Kakinada Villages, Halts Port Operations
Imagine the sea got angry because of heavy rain and a storm!
It pushed water onto the land in two villages near Kakinada, India.
The water went into the streets and about 60 houses, so people had to find somewhere else to stay until the water went away.
The local officials are helping to get rid of the water and see how much damage was done.
Also, ships that carry goods at the nearby port have stopped working for a bit because it's too stormy.
The local leader is asking the government to protect the coast because the sea is taking away land and houses.
Heavy rains and a depression in the Bay of Bengal caused sea water to flood streets and homes.
Sixty houses in Suradapeta and Mayapatnam villages in Kakinada were affected.
Officials are working to drain water and assess damage; residents have relocated.
Cargo operations at Kakinada Anchorage Port are temporarily halted due to weather.
A local MP raised coastal erosion concerns, seeking government protection measures.
- Who
- Residents of Suradapeta and Mayapatnam villages, U. Kothapalli officials, and the Kakinada Lok Sabha member.
- What
- Sea water flooded streets and houses due to heavy rains and a depression in the Bay of Bengal.
- When
- Thursday
- Where
- Suradapeta and Mayapatnam villages in U. Kothapalli mandal of Kakinada district and the Kakinada Anchorage Port.
- Why
- Heavy rains, depression in the sea, and a high tide on Amavasya contributed to the flooding and coastal erosion.
Government Response
Public Opinion
Effectiveness of current and future coastal protection plans
Government Response
Government is taking steps to help residents.
Public Opinion
Not enough action is being taken to prevent future damage.
- Affected Villages
- Suradapeta and Mayapatnam
- Houses Affected
- 60
- Road Blockage
- U. Kothapalli to Kakinada
- Cargo Operations Status
- Halted temporarily
- Land affected by erosion
- 52.8% of Uppada coast
- Coastal Erosion Mitigation Project Estimated Cost
- ₹325 crore