Archive · 29 Oct 2025
Boats Washed Away Near Sangam Barrage Amidst Cyclone-Induced Flooding
A big storm caused a lot of rain, making the river near a place called Sangam Barrage overflow its banks.
Three large boats that were used to dig sand were tied up nearby, but the strong water broke their ropes and washed them away.
Luckily, the boats got stuck before they could hit the barrage, which is a structure that holds back water.
This was good because it could have caused a big problem.
However, the water also flooded roads in other parts of the area, making it hard for cars to get through.
Some farmers also lost their crops because the water covered their fields.
People are now trying to remove the boats and figure out how much the crops were damaged.
Three sand excavation boats were washed away in the Penna River near Sangam Barrage in Nellore district.
The boats were dislodged due to a sudden surge in floodwaters caused by the ongoing cyclone.
The boats became stuck near the barrage, preventing a potential disaster, and the barrage structure remained safe.
Incessant rains caused flooding in Nellore district, submerging roads and disrupting traffic.
Horticulture crops in low-lying regions sustained extensive damage due to flooding.
- Who
- Officials and local leaders at Sangam Barrage and Nellore district.
- What
- Three sand excavation boats were washed away in the Penna River near Sangam Barrage, and flooding caused road disruptions and crop damage.
- When
- Early Wednesday morning.
- Where
- Sangam Barrage and various parts of Nellore district, including low-lying areas and roads connecting A.S. Peta and Atmakur, and in Bogolu mandal.
- Why
- Cyclone-induced heavy rains and sudden surge in floodwaters caused boat ropes to snap and streams to overflow.
Concerned Parties
Affected Parties
Safety and Infrastructure
Concerned Parties
Officials confirmed the barrage structure is safe but urged prompt removal of the boats to avoid potential future damage.
Affected Parties
Local leaders assisted in clearing debris to ensure public safety, and Sub-Inspector Nakka Prabhakar set up barricades on flooded roads.
Impact Assessment
Concerned Parties
Authorities are focused on immediate risks, such as preventing damage to the barrage.
Affected Parties
Horticulture department officials are assessing the extent of losses to crops in low-lying areas.
- Location
- Sangam Barrage, Nellore district
- Event
- Three sand excavation boats washed away in Penna River
- Cause
- Sudden surge in floodwaters due to cyclone, snapped ropes
- Outcome
- Boats stuck near barrage, no damage to structure; road disruptions due to flooding
- Damage
- Extensive damage to horticulture crops in low-lying areas
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