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Heavy Rain Inundates Low-Lying Areas Across Godavari Districts
Heavy rain fell across several Godavari districts on Sunday.
The rain was caused by a low-pressure area over the Bay of Bengal.
Water collected in many low-lying places.
At Nidadavolu bus stand, the water rose above people’s knees.
This made it hard for passengers to enter or leave.
Parts of Rajamahendravaram were also flooded.
People still went out to buy flowers, leaves and fruits for Vinayaka Chavithi.
Sellers said these items had become much more expensive.
The standing water also attracted mosquitoes and other insects.
Heavy rain affected Kakinada, Konaseema, East Godavari and West Godavari districts on Sunday.
The rain was linked to a low-pressure area over the Bay of Bengal.
Several low-lying areas, including parts of Rajamahendravaram, were inundated.
Water rose above knee level at Nidadavolu bus stand, disrupting passengers.
Despite the rain, devotees bought Vinayaka Chavithi materials as vendors reported sharply higher prices.
- Who
- Residents, passengers, devotees and festival vendors in the Godavari districts were affected.
- What
- Heavy rain inundated several low-lying areas and disrupted movement at Nidadavolu bus stand.
- Where
- Kakinada, Konaseema, East Godavari, West Godavari, Nidadavolu and Rajamahendravaram.
- When
- The rain occurred on Sunday; Vinayaka Chavithi was due to be observed on Monday.
- Why
- A low-pressure area over the Bay of Bengal caused the heavy rain.
Key facts
- Affected districts
- Kakinada, Konaseema, East Godavari and West Godavari
- Weather system
- A low-pressure area over the Bay of Bengal
- Worst reported waterlogging
- Nidadavolu bus stand
- Water level
- Rainwater rose above knee level at the bus stand
- Inundated Rajamahendravaram areas
- Kambhala Cheruvu, Innespeta, Seethampeta and Alcot Gardens
- Festival
- Vinayaka Chavithi was scheduled for Monday
- Market impact
- Vendors reported sharply higher prices for flowers and garlands
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