NTR dist records 605 mm rainfall

Vijayawada: Incessant rainfall triggered by Cyclone Murasu since Monday midnight has severely disrupted normal life across NTR district, with the district recording a cumulative rainfall of 605.10 mm and an average of 30.26 mm. Vijayawada and its surrounding areas bore the brunt of the downpour on Tuesday, resulting in extensive waterlogging on major roads, at busy junctions and in low-lying residential localities.

According to rainfall data released by the district administration, Vijayawada Rural recorded the highest rainfall of 112.2 mm, followed by Vijayawada North with 111.4 mm. Vijayawada Central and Vijayawada West each received 110 mm, while Vijayawada East recorded 98.6 mm. These figures highlight the intensity of the rainfall across the Vijayawada areas.

Among the other mandals, Ibrahimpatnam recorded 71.6 mm, Reddigudem 62.6 mm, Vissannapeta 53.4 mm, Chandarlapadu 48.4 mm and Mylavaram 44.4 mm, indicating the widespread impact of the cyclone-induced rainfall across the district.

The continuous downpour inundated several important stretches in Vijayawada, including Bandar Road, the Low Bridge area in One Town, Benz Circle, Nirmala High School Road, Pinnamaneni Polyclinic Road, Mogalrajapuram, Gunadala and Ramavarappadu Ring Road. Water accumulation made movement difficult for motorists and pedestrians. Several two-wheelers and other vehicles broke down while negotiating flooded roads, leading to traffic congestion at several places.

Meanwhile, the district administration intensified its monitoring of vulnerable areas, particularly low-lying localities and stretches along the Budameru stream. National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) personnel and other emergency response teams reached vulnerable points along Budameru as part of the preparedness measures. Officials were coordinating with the departments concerned to respond promptly to any emergency.

The district administration was coordinating with municipal, police, revenue and disaster response teams to minimise the impact of the downpour. Residents, particularly those in low-lying areas and near streams and drains, were advised to remain alert, avoid travelling on inundated roads and stay away from overflowing waterways. Commuters were also urged to exercise caution until weather conditions improved.

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Dasari Srinivasa Rao

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Dasari Srinivasa Rao is a Staff Reporter with The Hans India, covering NTR and Krishna districts, with a primary focus on Vijayawada. He has 32 years of experience in journalism. His reporting spans a wide range of beats, including city and rural development, politics, irrigation, education, crime, and human-interest stories.

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