Andhra Pradesh recovers from back-to-back cyclones

The Godavari districts in Andhra Pradesh are struggling to recover from the impact of cyclones Arnab and Murasu. Continuous heavy rainfall over five days has caused reservoirs, streams, and irrigation tanks to overflow, leading to significant flooding in low-lying areas of East and West Godavari.

Floodwaters have inundated residential colonies, national highways, and local roads, disrupting transportation and trapping some residents in their homes. Key areas including Bhimavaram, Nidadavole, and Tadepalligudem have faced severe flooding. In response, officials have issued flood warnings, and municipal authorities have deployed additional pumping motors to drain submerged localities.

To address widespread power disruptions caused by wind damage to electricity poles and distribution networks, Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu requested assistance from neighboring states. More than 3,000 electricity department personnel from Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, and Telangana have been deployed to assist with restoration efforts. As of Thursday evening, power supply was fully restored in the Godavari districts, while restoration work in Prakasam and Guntur districts reached approximately 70 percent.