CM Chandrababu Naidu Visits Flood-Hit Singhnagar in Vijayawada
Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu visited the flood-affected areas in Singhnagar, Vijayawada, to review the relief measures being provided to the affected people. Accompanied by government officials, he inspected the flood-hit areas and instructed officials to distribute food and water bottles to the affected people. He personally supervised the food distribution to ensure it reached the affected people.
During his visit, the Chief Minister assessed the situation and discussed the relief measures with officials. He directed them to take the necessary steps to provide assistance to the flood victims. Additionally, CM Naidu stated that he will stay in Vijayawada Collectorate for Sunday and Monday to monitor the flood situation.
The Budameru Vagu river, also known as ‘Sorrow of Vijayawada,’ has been in spate following heavy rains, leading to a flood-like situation in various parts of the city. Aerial visuals from Vijayawada show rainwater filling several areas of the city. Heavy rainfall on Sunday led to severe flooding in the Rama Krishna Puram area, submerging houses and cars. Police and NDRF teams initiated rescue and relief operations, relocating affected residents to rehabilitation centres.
The IMD has issued a weather warning for the next five days, forecasting heavy rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning. For the next four days, isolated places in North Coastal Andhra Pradesh and Yanam are expected to experience thunderstorms with lightning.
Earlier 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. 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 on Saturday, instructing officials to remain vigilant and alert in rain-affected areas.
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CM -: CM stands for Chief Minister. He is the head of the government in a state in India.
Chandrababu Naidu -: Chandrababu Naidu is a politician and the Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, a state in India.
Singhnagar -: Singhnagar is a locality in Vijayawada, a city in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh.
Vijayawada -: Vijayawada is a major city in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh.
Relief measures -: Relief measures are actions taken to help people who are affected by disasters like floods. This can include giving them food, water, and shelter.
Heavy rains -: Heavy rains mean a lot of rain falling in a short period, which can cause flooding.
Rescue operations -: Rescue operations are efforts to save people who are in danger, like those trapped in floods.
Weather warning -: A weather warning is an alert given by weather experts to inform people about bad weather conditions like heavy rain or storms.
Mogalrajapuram -: Mogalrajapuram is another area in Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh.
