HYDERABAD(PTI): At least six persons were killed and over 10,000 evacuated to safer places as heavy rains lashed Nellore district of south Indian state of Andhra Pradesh for the fourth successive day Noy.12, breaching several tanks and disrupting traffic in many areas.
Over 22 villages were inundated, 55 tanks were breached and traffic towards Gudur, Venkatagiri, Sullurpet, Rapor, Naidupet and other areas was thrown out of gear, | following incessant rains, battering the district which received 12) ems rainfall Friday, the principal | secretary, relief, A.V.S.Reddy, told newsmen here.
Kalinga river was in full spate following the opening of shutters at Srikalahasti, affecting railway traffic in the area, Reddy said, adding that efforts were on the plug the breaches and take up road Repair works in affected areas. Several roads and culverts in Nellore town were badly damaged and the loss. Was estimated to be around Rs 10 million, he said.
Article extracted from this publication >> November 19, 1993
