Flooding intensifies in Srikakulam district; North Andhra in restoration mode
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Flooding in Srikakulam district and restoration efforts in North Andhra continue following a deep depression that caused heavy rains and casualties.
The Hindu — Andhra Pradesh
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- A deep depression crossed the Andhra Pradesh coast, causing heavy rainfall, flooding, and widespread infrastructure disruption.
- Over 12,000 residents were evacuated in Srikakulam as rivers overflowed and damaged agricultural land.
- Restoration efforts are underway in Visakhapatnam to clear debris and restore road connectivity.
- Nine storm-related deaths have been confirmed across several districts in the state.
What to watch next
- Rising water levels in the Nagavali, Vamsadhara and Bahuda rivers
- Coordination with Odisha authorities regarding upstream water inflows
- Continued surveillance of vulnerable habitations in Srikakulam and Alluri Sitharama Raju districts
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- The Hindu — Andhra Pradesh[1]Flooding intensifies in Srikakulam district; North Andhra in restoration mode after heavy rains
- The Hindu — Andhra Pradesh[2]Relief work picks up in Visakhapatnam; first flood warning on Nagavali and Vamsadhara
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T. Nishanthi
Collector
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“Collector T. Nishanthi cautioned residents against entering swollen streams and other water bodies for swimming or fishing.”
In the article
…mandal, which was damaged by landslips, was restored, while officials continued to monitor vulnerable stretches. A wall of a school building collapsed in Chintapalli mandal, though no major casualties were reported. Collector T. Nishanthi cautioned residents against entering swollen streams and other water bodies for swimming or fishing. Despite the warning, some people were attempting to cross swollen streams to attend weekly shandies, prompting officials to maintain heightened surveillance. Published - September 25, 2026 09:14 pm IST…
V. Anitha
Home Minister
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“Ms. Anitha appealed to people to follow advisories issued by the local administration and the State government. She cautioned people against entering floodwaters for swimming or fishing, particularly near rivers, streams, barrages and other water bodies where the flow could increase suddenly.”
In the article
…to shift people from low-lying areas to safer locations wherever necessary. State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) teams have already been deployed in the affected districts as part of the precautionary arrangements. Ms. Anitha appealed to people to follow advisories issued by the local administration and the State government. She cautioned people against entering floodwaters for swimming or fishing, particularly near rivers, streams, barrages and other water bodies where the flow could increase suddenly. Published - September 25, 2026 02:21 pm IST…
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NamedIndia · Alluri Sitharama Raju district · Andhra Pradesh · Srikakulam · Srikakulam District · Visakhapatnam · Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation · India Meteorological Department · Odisha · State Disaster Response Force · T. Nishanthi · V. Anitha
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