Andhra Pradesh's Battle Against Torrential Floods

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu announced on Monday that floodwaters in Vijayawada are expected to recede by evening. Heavy rains and inflows from the Budameru rivulet have caused significant flooding. Efforts involving drone technology are being utilized for relief and monitoring, while medical camps and telecom restorations continue in affected areas.

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu announced on Monday that floodwaters in Vijayawada could recede by evening. He emphasized that the inflow into the Budameru rivulet had decreased.

Continuous torrential rains, exacerbated by a depression in the Bay of Bengal, caused severe flooding in many parts of Vijayawada. The Chief Minister conducted a teleconference with officials to review flood relief operations and monitor the rain situation in various districts.

Naidu directed the usage of drones for flood relief efforts in inaccessible areas and for monitoring riverbanks and inflows. He confirmed that power had been restored in Vijayawada, aside from a few houses, and urged vigilance against disease outbreaks. Restoration of medical camps and telecom services remains a priority. Meanwhile, heavy rains are expected to continue across different districts due to the depression.

(With inputs from agencies.)