9 months ago
Visakhapatnam Lifeguards Rescue 199, Drowning Deaths Decline Since 2023
Imagine a team of 47 trained helpers, called lifeguards, watching over the beaches in Visakhapatnam.
Since they started in late 2022, they have bravely saved 199 people from getting into too much trouble in the water.
These helpers work really hard to keep swimmers safe.
Sadly, even with the lifeguards, some people have drowned at the beaches.
Between 2021 and 2025, 165 people lost their lives in the sea.
The most dangerous place has been R.K. Beach, where many accidents have happened over the years.
The lifeguards are especially watchful for hidden dangers like rip currents, which are like strong underwater rivers that can pull swimmers away from the shore.
They have rescued people from these dangerous currents, including tourists.
The number of people drowning each year has gone down since 2022, which shows the lifeguards' efforts are making a difference.
Lifeguards in Visakhapatnam have rescued 199 individuals from drowning since their appointment in December 2022.
Between 2021 and 2025, a total of 165 people have died due to drowning on Visakhapatnam's beaches.
R.K. Beach has recorded the highest number of drowning deaths, with 42 fatalities over the past five years.
Rip currents, powerful and often unseen streams of water, pose a significant danger to swimmers, capable of pulling them out to sea.
Drowning incidents peaked in 2022 with 46 fatalities, and the overall trend shows a decrease in deaths since then.
- Who
- 47 lifeguards working under the Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation (GVMC)
- What
- Rescued 199 people from drowning and recorded 165 drowning deaths between 2021 and 2025
- Where
- Visakhapatnam's coastline beaches, including R.K. Beach, Bheemili Beach, Rushikonda, Yarada, Fishing Harbour beach, Appikonda, Meghadrigedda, and Mudassar
- When
- Since December 2022 (lifeguards' appointment) and data from 2021-2025
- Why
- To prevent drowning incidents caused by various factors, including rip currents
Key facts
- Lifeguard Rescues (Since 2023)
- 199
- Total Drowning Deaths (2021-2025)
- 165
- Number of Lifeguards
- 47
- Deadliest Beach (Past 5 Years)
- R.K. Beach
- Peak Drowning Year
- 2022 (46 fatalities)
- Lifeguards Appointed
- December 2022
Quotes
K. Latha Madhuri
an oceanography professor at a private college
“A rip current is a powerful, narrow stream of water that pulls away from the beach. It's often hard to see with the naked eye.”
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