Budameru Vagu River In Spate Leading To Flood-Like Situation In Vijayawada | WATCH

Vijayawada: The Budameru Vagu river, often referred to as the 'Sorrow of Vijayawada,' is overflowing due to heavy rains, leading to a flood-like situation across various parts of the city. 

Aerial footage from Vijayawada shows significant inundation, with rainwater filling many areas.

Severe Flooding In Vijayawada | WATCH

In addition, the depression over the north Andhra Pradesh and south Odisha coasts, which has been causing rainfall for the past two days, has shifted north-westward and is expected to cross the southern coast near Kalingapatnam on Sunday, according to the weather department. The heavy rains on Sunday have resulted in severe flooding in the Rama Krishna Puram area of Vijayawada, submerging homes and vehicles.

Rescue and relief operations have been launched by police and NDRF teams, who are relocating affected residents to rehabilitation centers. The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a weather warning for the next five days, predicting heavy rainfall with thunderstorms and lightning on Sunday. For the following four days, isolated areas in North Coastal Andhra Pradesh and Yanam are expected to experience thunderstorms with lightning.

Srinuvas from IMD Visakhapatnam stated, "The depression is currently over South Odisha and adjoining South Chhattisgarh and north Andhra Pradesh coast. It is expected to move west-northwest and gradually weaken into a well-marked low-pressure area. Coastal Andhra Pradesh is likely to receive widespread rain in the next 24 hours. We have issued a red alert for some districts."