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Heavy rains lash parts of Andhra Pradesh disrupting traffic, forecasts thunderstorms
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After a severe heat waves for the last week, there is respite with the rains in Andhra Pradesh. However, the heavy rains in many parts have created havoc especially in Rayalaseeema. Heavy rains lashed the Halaharvi mandal of Kurnool district by recording 4 cm rainfall.
After a severe heat waves for the last week, there is respite with the rains in Andhra Pradesh. However, the heavy rains in many parts have created havoc especially in Rayalaseeema. Heavy rains lashed the Halaharvi mandal of Kurnool district by recording 4 cm rainfall. The bends and ditches in the villages of the mandal are overflowing and caused disruption to traffic. Traffic to Nitrampatti and Goolem villages was disrupted. The temporary bridge at Medeahall was cut.
On the other hand, Nellore, Kavali and Gudlur were lashed by torrential rains. Rajahmundry also received heavy rains in Kakinada in East Godavari district and in Konaseema followed by Rushikonda, Endada and Dairy Farm areas of Visakhapatnam district received heavy rainfall. A boy named Kari Chinna (16) was killed in a lightning strike at Bhogapuram mandal fish farm in Vizianagaram district.
The Meteorological Department has issued lightning warnings for 10 districts in the state. There is a possibility of thunderstorms in Visakhapatnam, Anakapalli, Alluri, Konaseema, East Godavari and West Godavari districts. It advised people to be vigilant when it rains with thunder. The Meteorological Department has directed farmers, farm labourers and herdsmen working in the fields not to stay under trees, in public places and to seek shelter in safe buildings.
