Swollen streams cut off tribal hamlets in ASR
Heavy rain over the past three days disrupted normal life in several tribal areas of Alluri Sitharama Raju district, with swollen streams, damaged culverts and flooded farmlands cutting off some hamlets from the plains. The situation began to improve on Sunday afternoon as rainfall receded, raising hopes of a gradual fall in water levels from Monday.
Major geddas, including Matsyagedda, Rayigedda and Chilakalamamidi Gedda, were flowing dangerously. Several culverts and small crossings were damaged or submerged, disrupting road connectivity. Residents of some remote hamlets reportedly risked crossing overflowing streams to reach the plains.
Agricultural fields in several locations were inundated. Movement was also affected along the ASR-Odisha border. At Sileru, water overflowed onto the Kangurukonda and Potteru bridges, leaving vehicles stranded. A wall collapsed at A. Darakonda village in Sileru, while a house collapsed in Chintapalli. No casualties were reported, officials said.
ASR received around 180 mm of rain between September 12 and the morning of September 13, district authorities said. Koyyuru recorded the highest rainfall at 36 mm, followed by Munchingputtu at 28.6 mm, G.K. Veedhi at 26.6 mm, Peda Bayalu at 19.4 mm, Chintapalli at 18.8 mm and Araku Valley at 12.2 mm. Ananthagiri, Paderu and other mandals also received substantial rain.
Local officials have been directed to monitor vulnerable habitations, road connectivity and stream crossings.