Archive · 23 Sep 2026
Heavy Rains Prompt Cancellation of Visakhapatnam-Kirandul Express Services
A strong weather system is moving over the Bay of Bengal.
It may reach the coast between Visakhapatnam and Gopalpur tonight.
Heavy rain is expected today and Thursday.
Because of the dangerous weather, officials cancelled two train services between Visakhapatnam and Kirandul.
People are being told to check train updates before travelling.
Heavy rain could cause landslides on roads in hilly areas.
Streams and small rivers may overflow.
Residents near hills and roads should be especially careful.
The Railway Department cancelled the Visakhapatnam-Kirandul-Visakhapatnam Express services scheduled for Wednesday and Thursday.
A deep depression over the west-central and northwest Bay of Bengal is expected to cross the coast between Visakhapatnam and Gopalpur tonight.
Widespread rainfall is forecast for today and Thursday, with authorities warning of extremely heavy rain.
Officials warned of possible landslides on ghat roads in Alluri Sitarama Raju and Parvathipuram Manyam districts.
Nighttime movement of heavy vehicles has been restricted, while residents on hill slopes were advised to remain cautious.
- Who
- The Railway Department, local officials, passengers, and residents in North Andhra are affected.
- What
- The Visakhapatnam-Kirandul-Visakhapatnam Express services for Wednesday and Thursday were cancelled because of anticipated heavy rain.
- When
- The outbound service was cancelled for Wednesday, the return service for Thursday, and the depression is expected to cross the coast tonight.
- Where
- The affected route runs between Visakhapatnam and Kirandul; weather alerts cover North Andhra, including Alluri Sitarama Raju and Parvathipuram Manyam districts.
- Why
- A deep depression is expected to bring widespread and potentially extremely heavy rainfall, creating risks of landslides and overflowing streams.
- Cancelled train
- Visakhapatnam-Kirandul-Visakhapatnam Express (18515/18516)
- Outbound cancellation
- Visakhapatnam to Kirandul service on Wednesday
- Return cancellation
- Kirandul to Visakhapatnam service on Thursday
- Weather system
- Deep depression over the west-central and northwest Bay of Bengal
- Expected landfall area
- Coast between Visakhapatnam and Gopalpur
- Rain forecast
- Widespread rainfall today and Thursday
- Safety measures
- Night movement of heavy vehicles restricted in alerted areas