Cyclone-hit Godavari region records steady high voter turnout

The recent elections in the Godavari region, following Cyclone Arnab, saw a remarkable voter turnout, according to the <source>. Across 14 Urban Local Bodies, including three nagar panchayats, citizens made a concerted effort to vote despite the ongoing recovery efforts from the cyclone's devastation. The worst-hit areas, such as Narsapuram and Amalapuram municipalities, still managed to achieve high voter participation.

In Amalapuram, 71.87% of voters cast their ballots, while Narsapuram recorded 70% turnout. Ramachandrapuram in Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Konaseema district witnessed a 70.73% turnout, and Mummudivaram nagar panchayat in Kakinada district registered a striking 75.09%. Pawan's constituency in Kakinada district reported a total polling percentage of 68.42, with Pithapuram and Gollaprolu municipalities achieving 66.31% and 74.36%, respectively.

Peddapuram in the upland areas of Kakinada district saw a 66.86% turnout, while Samarlakota and Tuni recorded 70.57% and 65.24%, respectively. Yeleswaram nagar panchayat, which had a 71.40% turnout, experienced temporary polling halts due to technical issues, which were resolved by District Collector M.N. Harendhira Prasad. In East Godavari district, Mandapeta had the highest polling percentage of 77.54, while Nidadavolu saw 69.30% and Kovvuru 68.43%.

In West Godavari district, Akiveedu nagar panchayat witnessed a 72.75% turnout, with a significant number of women exercising their franchise.