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Heavy Rains Batter Visakhapatnam for Third Consecutive Day

Heavy Rains Batter Visakhapatnam for Third Consecutive Day
Incessant rains lash Visakhapatnam for third consecutive day · thehansindia.com

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.

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

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