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Cyclone Ditwah Live Updates: Heavy Rain Forecast In Parts Of Tamil Nadu; Severe Waterlogging, Flights Affected

Cyclone Ditwah Live Updates: Heavy Rain Forecast In Parts Of Tamil Nadu; Severe Waterlogging, Flights Affected

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Cyclone Ditwah Tracker Live Updates: As Cyclone Ditwah moves closer to the coastal region of Tamil Nadu, Chennai Airport has cancelled 47 flights scheduled for Sunday due to the anticipated heavy rain. Of the cancelled flights, 36 are domestic and 11 are international. Furthermore, the airport authorities have advised passengers travelling on Sunday to check with their respective airlines for confirmation of departure timings, as more flights may be cancelled if the cyclone intensifies. The cancelled domestic flights include 18 departing flights from Chennai to Madurai, Tiruchi, Thoothukudi, and Salem and 18 arriving flights from the same cities to Chennai. Among the international flights, six departures from Chennai to Colombo (5 flights) and Jaffna (1 flight) have been cancelled, along with five arrivals—four from Colombo and one from Jaffna. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh and Puducherry. Strong winds and heavy rainfall lashed the coastal regions of these regions on Saturday. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. …

Isolated rains and thunderstorms may continue in A.P. until April 20

Isolated rains and thunderstorms may continue in A.P. until April 20

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Representational file image. | Photo Credit: G.N. Rao Many places in Rayalaseema received light to moderate rainfall on Monday, with the highest of 32 mm being recorded at Balapanur in YSR Kadapa district. According to the realtime data provided by the A.P. State Development Planning Society (APSDPS) at 7 p.m. on Monday, Mylavaram and Sunkesula in YSR Kadapa district, Kalumala Doddi and Katikapalli in Chittoor district, Boyalakuntla in Nandyal district and other stations received rain between 10 mm and 30 mm during the day. The rains have brought down the mercury levels, as the maximum temperature recorded in the State on Monday was 41 degrees Celsius at Kanumukkala station in YSR Kadapa district. The India Meteorological Department (IMD)‘s forecast of light to moderate rain at isolated places continues for this week, until April 20. Thunderstorms, accompanied by lightning and gusty winds reaching a speed of 40 kmph to 50 kmph, are likely to blow in isolated places across the three regions of North and South Coastal Andhra Pradesh and Rayalaseema. A slight fall in the …

Andhra Pradesh Government asks ₹6,880 crore assistance from Centre

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N. Chandrababu Naidu G.N. RAO | Photo Credit: G. N. Rao The Andhra Pradesh government has submitted its preliminary report to the Union Government on damages and losses incurred owing to the floods and heavy rains in the State. “The State government estimated that the losses would be around ₹6,880 crore, and urged the Centre to extend help to Andhra Pradesh to tide over the crisis,” said Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu. Speaking to reporters on Saturday (September 7, 2024), the Chief Minister said the Government was compiling the data from various districts. The preliminary report was sent, and a detailed report would be submitted after a thorough assessment of the damage later. The State Government would launch loss enumeration in the flood-affected areas on Monday (September 9, 2024). Enumerators from outside were being deployed for enumeration. “The enumerators would go to shops and establishments and houses to enumerate the losses. Later, the government would assess the losses, and extend all possible help to the flood and rain victims. The government was committed to do justice …

Death count rises to 32, NDMA-led central team to visit affected regions today – India TV

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Image Source : PTI Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu during his visit to the flood-affected areas in the state. Andhra Pradesh floods: Recent heavy rains in Andhra Pradesh have caused widespread havoc, triggering severe flooding across several regions of the state. The relentless downpour has inundated low-lying areas, disrupted transportation, and displaced thousands of residents. With rivers swelling beyond their banks and water levels rising rapidly, authorities are on high alert and working tirelessly to evacuate affected communities and provide relief measures. The death count in the unprecedented torrential downpours and floods in the southern state rose to 32 and the number of evacuees in relief camps increased to 45,369, as per an official release. NTR district, which houses Vijayawada, the most affected, accounted for 24 deaths; Guntur (seven) and Palnadu (one). An inter-ministerial team from the Central government will visit the flood-ravaged districts of Krishna, NTR and Guntur on Thursday and will interact with the victims. “The Central team will include National Disaster Management Authority adviser KP Singh, Central Water Commission director Siddarth Mitra’, said …

Andhra Pradesh, Telangana rain LIVE updates: Flood waters start receding; States step up relief measures

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Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan has alleged that the previous YRSCP government had neglected the Budameru canal stream and also failed to focus on the small irrigation projects while talking about the destruction in the state due to the continuous rainfall. Further, he said that the state has been affected due to the continuous rainfall in the state for the past four days and the floodwaters from Telangana entering the state. “As my contribution, I am donating one crore rupees to the Chief Minister’s Relief Fund. Every person who wishes for the well-being of the state should assist in such times. The government is spending Rs 80 crore on the affected district. We must create a master plan for every city to prevent such disasters in the future,” he added. – ANI Source link

Andhra Pradesh rains: Chief Minister visited flood affected areas in Vijayawada 

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Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu in flood affected areas in Vijayawada  | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu visited the flood – affected areas in and around Vijayawada city well past midnight and was on the field till about 3 a.m. in spite of security concerns as the Krishna River flood fury continued for the third day.  Mr. Naidu traveled in a boat in Singh Nagar for the second time in less than 24 hours and spoke to the people who were stuck in their houses amidst several feet of swirling water of the river that is in spate, and personally handed over food to some of the flood victims.  Also Read: Andhra Pradesh, Telangana rain LIVE updates He returned to the NTR district Collector’s office premises in Vijayawada city, from where he has been closely monitoring the relief and rescue measures.  Speaking to the media, Mr. Naidu said the situation was quite grim and he could not confine himself to the Collectorate, and that more boats and a helicopter were on their …

PM Modi speaks to Andhra and Telangana CMs, assures all help to flood-affected southern states – India TV

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Image Source : PTI Prime Minister Narendra Modi (C), Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister (L) and Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy (R). Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu and Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy to assess the situation in both states following heavy rains and floods. During the conversations, the Prime Minister assured both states of all possible assistance from the Centre to help address the challenges posed by the severe weather. According to a release from the Telangana Chief Minister’s Office, PM Modi specifically discussed the flood situation with Telangana CM Revanth Reddy, enquiring about the conditions in the worst-affected areas and the extent of the damage caused by the floods.  PM Modi lauded both state governments for maintaining high alert and effectively preventing the loss of life amid the ongoing heavy rains and floods. He also assured that helicopters would be deployed to provide emergency services in adverse weather conditions and emphasised that the Centre would extend the necessary assistance and relief to the rain-affected areas in Telangana …

21 trains cancelled, 12 diverted amid heavy rainfall in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana

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Image Source : FILE PHOTO Representative image Rain havoc: Amid heavy rainfall in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, the South Central Railway (SCR) has cancelled 21 trains and diverted around 13 others due to waterlogging on the tracks at various locations. The heavy rains have also damaged the railway track between Kesamudram and Mahabubabad in Telangana. Earlier on Sunday, the Secunderabad-headquartered South Central Railway (SCR) zone, which also includes the Vijayawada Division, cancelled 140 trains and diverted 97 more.  21 trains cancelled | Check list According to the SCR, among the 21 trains cancelled due to heavy rainfall in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana were MGR Chennai Central to Chhapra, Chhapra to MGR Chennai Central, MGR Chennai Central to New Delhi and New Delhi to MGR Chennai Central among others.  Image Source : X/@SCRAILWAYINDIAList of trains cancelled 12 trains diverted | List Additionally, several trains were diverted due to the heavy rainfall, including  12763 Tirupati-Secunderabad, 22352 SMVT Bengaluru-Patliputra, 22674 Mannargudi-Bhagat Ki Kothi, and 20805 Vishakhapatnam-New Delhi among others. Image Source : XList of trains diverted Image Source : XList …