Two electrocuted, Visakhapatnam waterlogged as deep depression crosses Andhra coast after two days of rain
Parts of Visakhapatnam get about 170 mm in eight hours and 48 trees fall; the Vamsadhara and Nagavali rise in Srikakulam, and the IMD expects the system to hold its strength for 12 more hours before weakening
Two women died in Anakapalli district on Thursday after being electrocuted, as a result of the torrential rain that left Visakhapatnam's roads waterlogged. The deep depression that crossed the coast near Kalingapatnam on Wednesday night brought about heavy rainfall, with over 150 mm recorded in some areas. The Nagavali and Vamsadhara rivers swelled in Srikakulam, prompting officials to issue flood warnings.
Drainage systems overflowed and canals spilled over, causing water to gather in various localities. Fallen trees blocked roads and landslides sent rocks onto Beach Road. The district administration mobilized resources, including the GVMC, SDRF, police, fire services and power distribution company, to assist with rescue and relief efforts.
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