Several parts of Vijayawada flooded, over 2.7 lakh affected: Andhra CM Naidu

As heavy rainfall battered Andhra Pradesh, several areas of the state witnessed flooding and landslides on September 01. Heavy rainfall led to severe flooding in Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh, submerging houses and cars. National and state disaster relief forces came into action and carried out relocation of affected citizens. Meanwhile, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu carried out inspection of flood-affected areas. Notably, several residents from low-lying areas have been moved to safer locations, and around 80 people have been rescued. IMD has issued a warning for the next 5-days while isolated places in North Coastal Andhra Pradesh and Yanam are expected to experience thunderstorms with lightning. #chandrababunaidu #rainfall #flooding