Two months’ ration distributed to flood-hit families in Polavaram district
At least 77 villages were affected by the Sabari and Godavari floods, while relief and rehabilitation measures continue in the affected areas
The Andhra Pradesh government commenced the distribution of basic supplies for the months of August and September to over 11,900 families impacted by the Sabari and Godavari floods in Polavaram district's submerged villages on Tuesday. Preliminary reports indicate that at least 77 villages were affected as of August 4. Despite the diminishing floodwaters, 149 pregnant women admitted to government hospitals are continuing to receive medical care.
District Collector K. Dinesh Kumar discussed the escalation of relief efforts with tribal residents in the Kunavaram mandal during a visit to the flood-affected areas. The Collector, supported by S. Prasanth Kumar and Subham Nokwal, oversaw the distribution of relief materials and essential commodities in Kunavaram and Yetapaka mandals.
In Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Konaseema district, the initial Godavari flood warning was lifted on August 3, and by Tuesday evening, the river's inflow had dropped below 6 lakh cusecs. District Collector R. Mahesh Kumar reported that more than 6,400 people in 19 villages were affected by the floods, with Mummidivaram and Razole mandals being the most severely impacted. Relief operations were already underway in these areas.
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