Government performs restoration work in Vizianagaram and Srikakulam districts
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The government is conducting emergency infrastructure restoration in flood-affected regions of Vizianagaram and Srikakulam districts.
The Hindu — Andhra PradeshThe brief
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- Heavy flooding in the Nagavali River and surrounding seasonal streams destroyed causeways across multiple mandals.
- Over 75,000 residents in Vangara mandal lost direct connectivity to Rajam following the damage.
- Local administration has initiated immediate repair works to restore transport links.
- The government is also considering a permanent bridge construction project to address the recurring vulnerability of the affected areas.
What to watch next
- Completion of restoration works by September 27
- Decision on the construction of a permanent bridge in Rajam
- Progress of repairs in Srikakulam as floodwater recedes
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Kondapalli Srinivas
Minister of MSME
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“the restoration works would likely be completed by Sunday (September 27).”
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…local people, the administration had begun restoration works by sanctioning ₹10 lakh for its construction. Minister of MSME Kondapalli Srinivas, who visited the causeway area on Saturday (September 26, 2026), said that the restoration works would likely be completed by Sunday (September 27). Rajam MLA Kondru Murali Mohan requested the government to construct a bridge, which would require around ₹50 lakh, as the causeway would be a temporary arrangement. Another causeway at Allina village in Burja mandal,…
Kondru Murali Mohan
Rajam MLA
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“requested the government to construct a bridge, which would require around ₹50 lakh, as the causeway would be a temporary arrangement.”
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…Minister of MSME Kondapalli Srinivas, who visited the causeway area on Saturday (September 26, 2026), said that the restoration works would likely be completed by Sunday (September 27). Rajam MLA Kondru Murali Mohan requested the government to construct a bridge, which would require around ₹50 lakh, as the causeway would be a temporary arrangement. Another causeway at Allina village in Burja mandal, Srikakulam district, was also damaged. People are unable to travel to places such as Burja, Palakonda, Srikakulam, and other areas. Collector Swapnil Dinakar Pundkar…
Swapnil Dinakar Pundkar
Collector
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“repairs would be taken up in a few days, as floodwater was still flowing along the route.”
In the article
…at Allina village in Burja mandal, Srikakulam district, was also damaged. People are unable to travel to places such as Burja, Palakonda, Srikakulam, and other areas. Collector Swapnil Dinakar Pundkar said that repairs would be taken up in a few days, as floodwater was still flowing along the route. As per sources in the district administration, about 53 villages have been cut off in Srikakulam district, including 16 mandals, and 10 in Amudalavalasa. Other affected mandals include Regidi, Palakonda, and LN Peta.…
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