Heavy rain lashes Visakhapatnam, 1 hurt as shed collapses
By : KMP Patnaik
Update: 2024-10-17 18:14 GMT
Visakhapatnam: Visakhapatnam has been lashed by heavy rains for the past 24 hours, caused by the northeast monsoons and a low-pressure system, severely disrupting daily life. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD) in Amaravati, Visakhapatnam recorded 6 cm of rainfall, while Bheemili received 3.3 cm on Thursday.
The rains triggered landslides, causing the collapse of a tin shed in Kongapalem village, Gajuwaka, within the Visakhapatnam Corporation limits, on Thursday morning. Nakka Ramakrishna Reddy, a 45-year-old man, sustained serious injuries when the shed collapsed on him. Fortunately, no further injuries or house collapses have been reported across the city.
Waterlogging and flooding affected numerous areas, with rainwater pouring from potholes and overburdened drainage systems. The worst-hit areas include Poorna Market, Gnanapuram, Allipuram in the old town, MVP Colony, Gajuwaka, Pendurthi, and Maddilapalem. In Gnanapuram, waterlogging beneath a railway overbridge almost brought traffic to a standstill, forcing motorists to navigate inundated roads with difficulty.
Residents living on hillocks in Gopalapatnam, Hanumanthwaka, Kailasapuram, and Kancharapalem are anxious, fearing possible landslips. Meanwhile, hawkers and street vendors stayed off the roads in RK Beach, MVP Colony, and other parts of the city due to the incessant rains.
The meteorological department has forecast thundershowers for the next three days, with the low-pressure system expected to form over the Bay of Bengal on October 22.
Waterlogging and flooding affected numerous areas, with rainwater pouring from potholes and overburdened drainage systems. The worst-hit areas include Poorna Market, Gnanapuram, Allipuram in the old town, MVP Colony, Gajuwaka, Pendurthi, and Maddilapalem. In Gnanapuram, waterlogging beneath a railway overbridge almost brought traffic to a standstill, forcing motorists to navigate inundated roads with difficulty.
Residents living on hillocks in Gopalapatnam, Hanumanthwaka, Kailasapuram, and Kancharapalem are anxious, fearing possible landslips. Meanwhile, hawkers and street vendors stayed off the roads in RK Beach, MVP Colony, and other parts of the city due to the incessant rains.
The meteorological department has forecast thundershowers for the next three days, with the low-pressure system expected to form over the Bay of Bengal on October 22.