Kakinada Grapples with Devastation Caused by Incessant RainsKakinada Grapples with Devastation Caused by Incessant Rains Heavy rainfall triggered by a depression in the Bay of Bengal has wreaked havoc in Kakinada, disrupting daily life and leaving behind a trail of destruction. Power Outages and Darkness The incessant downpour has toppled numerous electricity poles, resulting in power outages in various villages, including Velerupadu, Jangareddygudem, Koyyalagudem, and Buttayigudem. The lack of electricity has plunged these communities into darkness, making navigation and essential tasks difficult. Water Scarcity and Contamination Drinking water sources have been contaminated due to the flooding, leaving residents with no choice but to filter and drink muddy water. This situation poses significant health risks, as unsanitary water can lead to waterborne diseases. Inundated Crops and Livelihoods Agriculture has been severely impacted, with nearly 35,000 acres of crops in Eluru, East and West Godavari districts submerged in water. Fields now resemble vast lakes, threatening the livelihoods of farmers who rely heavily on their harvests. Snake Hazard and Displacement The floods have also created a conducive environment for snakes, leaving residents fearful for their safety. Officials have deployed snake catchers in Kamsalipalem village to mitigate this threat. Many villages have been cut off due to breaches in rivers, displacing residents and making communication and access to essential services challenging. Government Response and Support The government has mobilized two NDRF teams to Eluru district for restoration work. Rehabilitation centers have been established to provide shelter for over 3,200 displaced individuals. Information Minister K. Partha Saradhi and other local officials have visited affected areas to assess the situation and provide support. Health and Economic Concerns District Collectors have emphasized the need for vigilance and preparedness as water levels continue to rise. Medical and health officials have been tasked with preventing the spread of seasonal diseases. Tourism Minister Kandula Durgesh has pledged permanent measures to address the flood threat in Yerrakalva and has promised assistance to affected farmers.
Kakinada: The incessant rains for the past three days due to the depression in the Bay of Bengal have thrown life into disarray.
Many villages in the agency areas such as Velerupadu, Jangareddygudem, Koyyalagudem and Buttayigudem are in total darkness as power supply has been disrupted after many electricity poles fell.
In many villages there is no drinking water, people are forced to filter and drink muddy water.
Nearly 35,000 acres of crops have been inundated in Eluru, East and West Godavari districts. Fields resemble lakes.
People in many villages are troubled by snakes due to floods. Officials have deployed snake catchers in Kamsalipalem village in Nidadavole mandal.
Two NDRF teams have gone to Eluru district for restoration work. 3,200 people have been accommodated at the rehabilitation centre in Velerupadu mandal, Tahsildar G. Chinna Rao said. Many villages have been cut off due to breaches in several rivers in Velerupadu, Jangareddygudem, Koyyalagudem, Polavaram and Buttayigudem mandals.
Information Minister K. Partha Saradhi, along with Denduluru MLA Chintamaneni Prabhakar, Chintalapudi MLA S. Roshan Kumar and Polavaram MLA Ch. Balaraju visited the rain-hit areas, including Velerupadu, and reviewed the situation.
Eluru District Collector K. Vetri Selvi has asked officials to be alert as the water level in Bhadrachalam has reached 35 feet. She has asked officials to shift people to rehabilitation centres and provide water packets and essential commodities.
East Godavari Collector P. Prashanthi inspected the rehabilitation centres in the district. She instructed medical and health officials to ensure that seasonal diseases do not spread in rain-affected areas.
Tourism Minister Kandula Durgesh said that permanent steps will be taken in the coming days to resolve the flood threat of Yerrakalva. He reviewed the flood situation at Peravali mandal on Saturday and said that input subsidy will be given to the rain-affected farmers.
