Heavy rainfall on Sunday led to severe flooding in the Rama Krishna Puram area of Vijayawada in Andhra Pradesh, submerging houses and cars. Pics/AFP
Updated On: 2024-09-02 07:59 PM IST
Compiled by : Asif Ali Sayed
Police and NDRF teams have initiated rescue and relief operations, relocating affected residents to rehabilitation centres
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has also issued a weather warning for the next four days
IMD forecasted heavy rainfall accompanied with thunderstorms and lightening for Sunday
For the following four days, isolated places in North Coastal Andhra Pradesh and Yanam are expected to experience thunderstorms with lightning
On Saturday, a house in Mogalrajapuram collapsed due to a rock falling from a hill, resulting in the death of a woman. Two other women were hospitalized and their condition was said to be stable
According to the officials, the house collapsed after a rock fell from the top of the hill amid heavy rainfall
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu held a review meeting, instructing officials to remain vigilant and alert in rain-affected areas