Andhra: CM Chandrababu Naidu visits flood affected areas in Singhnagar

Vijayawada (Andhra Pradesh): Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu visited the flood-affected areas in Singhnagar here and reviewed the relief measures provided to the affected people.

Accompanied by government officials, he inspected the flood-hit areas on Sunday, an official said.

A statement said the Chief Minister instructed officials to distribute food and water bottles to the affected people. He supervised the food distribution to ensure it reached the 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 assist the flood victims.

CM Naidu said he will stay in Vijayawada Collectorate for Sunday and Monday and monitor the flood situation. The Budameru Vagu river, also known as 'Sorrow of Vijayawada,' has been in spate following heavy rains and has led to a flood-like situation in various parts of the city.

Aerial visuals from Vijayawada show rainwater filled in several areas of the city. Heavy rainfall on Sunday led to severe flooding in the Rama Krishna Puram area of Vijayawada in Andhra Pradesh, submerging houses, and cars.

Police and NDRF teams initiated rescue and relief operations, relocating affected residents to rehabilitation centres.

The IMD has also issued a weather warning for the next five days. The weather department has forecast 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.

(ANI)