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Heavy Rains Batter Visakhapatnam for Third Consecutive Day
Heavy rain has affected Visakhapatnam for three days because of a deep depression.
Many places are covered with water, especially low-lying areas.
Officials rescued five people whose car fell into a canal and became trapped.
Shelters have been opened for people who need a safe place to stay.
These shelters provide food, drinking water and medical help.
Fallen trees, damaged roads and broken power equipment have caused problems.
Some houses and banana farms were also damaged.
Officials are working to restore electricity and clear roads.
People have been told to avoid flooded areas, electric wires and unnecessary travel.
More rain may arrive over the next two days.
Visakhapatnam recorded an average of 319.3 mm of rain between September 21 and September 24.
Officials rescued five people after their car became trapped in floodwater at Kanithi.
Shelters are providing food, water and medical services to affected residents.
Rain damaged power infrastructure, roads, homes and about four hectares of banana crops.
Authorities have resolved 117 of 129 complaints and warned that rain may continue for two more days.
- Who
- Visakhapatnam residents, district officials, emergency services and utility personnel are responding to the rains.
- What
- Heavy rainfall has caused flooding, infrastructure damage, crop losses and rescue operations.
- Where
- Visakhapatnam district, including Kanithi, Seethamadhara, Gopalapatnam, Anandapuram and Bheemunipatnam.
- When
- The rains continued for a third consecutive day, with rainfall measured between September 21 and September 24; more rain may continue for two days.
- Why
- The rainfall is occurring under the influence of a deep depression.
Key facts
- Average rainfall
- 319.3 mm across the district between 8:30 am on September 21 and 4 pm on September 24
- Highest rainfall
- 412.4 mm in Visakhapatnam rural mandal
- Rescue operation
- Five people were rescued after their car became trapped in floodwater at Kanithi
- Public complaints
- 117 of 129 rain-related complaints within GVMC limits were resolved
- Power damage
- Twenty-two power feeders and 2.46 km of 11 KV conductor wire were affected
- Road damage
- Approximately 55 km of roads remained damaged
- Housing damage
- Eleven houses were damaged, including four completely and seven partially
- Crop damage
- About four hectares of banana crops belonging to 21 farmers were damaged









