As described in a report published by the India Meteorological Department (IMD), Andhra Pradesh should brace for more rains since a new low-pressure area (LPA) is expected to develop over the west-central and bordering north-west bay of Bengal about September 5. This development comes on the heels of a few days back when an upsurge of water induced hate in NTR, Krishna and Guntur districts, especially Viajyawada city and Guntur district region.
There are from Krishna river huge inflow cutting worries over the degree of losses incurred at the Prakasam barrage in Andhra Pradesh. On Monday, three boats flowing in from upstream regions, impacted the flood gates of the barrage at 40km/h. This created an imbalance, which damaged the horizontal concrete columns, which provide weight counterbalance support to the flood gate at opening no.69. The irrigation department officials are evaluating the level of damage caused and whether it poses any risk to the barrage structure.
IMD Forecast for Coastal Andhra Pradesh and Rayalaseema
As far as north coastal Andhra Pradesh and Yanam is concerned, the IMD has stated that thunderstorms accompanied with lightning are likely to occur in some areas from September 4th to 6th. From the above dates, strong surface winds are also likely to occur in some parts of coastal Andhra Pradesh and Rayalaseema. The wind speeds are likely to range from 30-40 km/h.
Repair Efforts Underway
Repairing works are being led by Kannaiah Naidu, an advisor to government of the state, who has previously repaired gates of Tunga Bhadra dam. Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh N. Chandrababu Naidu is likely to arrive in Vijayawada on or before Monday midnight to asses the site and recommend any further measures that has to be taken for safety of the barrage. Extension water resources Nimmala Ramanaidu stated that boats that were anchored upstream are carried away by intense floods which occurred. It was made clear that officials in charge of irrigation are observing the situation and that repairs will start based on the suggestions of the expert group and Kannaiah Naidu.
Traffic Closure and Previous Incidents
Today’s population and urbanization in many cities have exacerbated the problem of traffic overload. Disruptions pregnant women are likely to be equally postponed or canceled. Extreme weather and flooding triggered major landslides in New York.
In light of this damage, along with the shocking increase in inflow in to the Krishna River, the barrage has been closed to traffic.
She was also relieved by the response of the irrigation officials who came out with some good news that the water levels of some floods started to lower on monday evening. Declared the other day by the justice of the peace this incident this is not the first of principal constituent that similar events in 2021 happened and one of the barrage gate had to be damaged and was later replaced.
Rainfall Observations in the Region
Eedipelly vas in f1ipanchal districts where and rainfall was recorded. For instance, while ASR a dry rainfall domain recorded August months. Similarly the Araku Valley in ASR district also had the highest recorded during the other sites contributed the most to rather regular rainfall Or lighter rains Kukunoor of Eluru district.
Ongoing Monitoring and Preparedness
With the possibility of another wet spell looming over Andhra Pradesh, it was suggested to both the authorities and the public to remain abreast of weather f and take caution. The situation will remain vigilant, more so in those areas that have recently been subjected to severe flooding.
