Archive · 21 Sep 2025
Devotees Rescued from Flooding at Nemaligundla Temple
Heavy rains caused the Gundlakamma stream to quickly rise near the Nemaligundla Temple.
Many devotees were at the temple.
Temple officials and police helped everyone cross the flooded stream safely using ropes and tractors.
No one was hurt.
Entry to the temple was stopped for the rest of the day as a precaution.
Police ensured that children crossed safely.
The quick action prevented any serious problems.
The Gundlakamma stream swelled due to heavy rains.
Devotees were at the Sri Nemaligundla Ranganayaka Swamy Temple.
Temple authorities and police worked to rescue the devotees.
Devotees were escorted across the stream to safety.
Entry to the temple was suspended for the day.
- Who
- Devotees and Temple Authorities
- What
- Devotee rescue from flood waters
- When
- Saturday morning
- Where
- Sri Nemaligundla Ranganayaka Swamy Temple, near JP Cheruvu village
- Why
- Heavy rains caused Gundlakamma stream to swell
Temple Authorities
Local Police
Safety Measures
Temple Authorities
Ensured the safety of devotees by suspending entry
Local Police
Coordinated with temple authorities to help devotees
- Temple Name
- Sri Nemaligundla Ranganayaka Swamy Temple
- Location
- JP Cheruvu village, Racharla mandal
- Stream
- Gundlakamma
- Incident
- Devotees rescued from rising water
- Action
- Entry suspended for the day
