Both the Telugu states are being battered by heavy rains, with tank breaches and lake breaches making it very difficult for the day to day life of the public in general.
More rains are expected in Andhra and Telangana.
Despair heavy rains and with full reservoirs the daily drinking water supply is poor in many areas of Hyderabad.The heavy rain has brought about challenges in urban areas,particularly within Hyderabad. The intense rainfall has led to the rapid erosion of road surfaces, resulting in large potholes and craters that have become hazardous for commuters.
The situation is particularly dangerous at night, with poor visibility exacerbating the risks posed by these road conditions. Large puddles have also formed in several areas, adding to the difficulties faced by daily commuters.
People have expressed their concerns, and urged the authorities to take immediate action to repair the damaged roads. The risk of accidents has increased, and residents are calling for urgent measures to address these hazards and ensure the safety of the public.
In Andhra a total of 48 NDRF and SDRF teams have been pressed into service while six choppers — two from Navy and four from the Air Force — have been airdropping food items and airlifting the stranded people from inundated areas. As many as 228 boats have been deployed to evacuate the people to safety while 315 swimmers were engaged along with boats for rescue operations.
The APSRTC has arranged 167 buses for transporting passengers from surrounding railway stations to Vijayawada and for other relief operations. The railways cancelled 328 trains, diverted 174 trains and partially cancelled 12 trains due to incessant rains in Vijayawada.CM Chandrababu at the age of 74 is working for more than 20 hours a day for the people of Andhra Pradesh.
