Lagatar24 Desk
Hyderabad, Nov.27: 44 people have died as a result of floods triggered by the unexpected rain in Andhra Pradesh. According to a statement from the state government, floods affected a total of 1990 villages in 119 mandals in four districts – Kadapa, Chittoor, Anantapur, and Nellore – with 211 villages entirely flooded, 44 persons killed, and 16 still missing.
“The rains, which started after the first week of this month, continue to fall today. The Rains began on the 16-17th. As never seen before in history, heavy rains inundated Rayalaseema. On the streets of Tirumala and in the town of Tirupati, we have experienced heavy rains and vehicles being washed away,” the statement said.
“Four buses were stuck in the flood, where an RTC bus had fallen from Nadaluru Bridge, causing 10 people to succumb to death and the rest were rescued by SDRF teams. 10 others had died at Sivalayam which is on the banks of the river,” it further said.
The government also stated that power has been restored in four districts and that 95,949 flood-affected families are receiving basic requirements.
It has also stated that it will expedite the payment of compensation for flood-damaged homes, both totally and partially.
“For those whose house was completely damaged, the government is sanctioning Rs 1.8 lakh for a new house, along with compensation at the rate of Rs 95,000,” it said.
“Compensation for dead cattle are to be paid to the owners immediately. Also, orders to ensure Cattle are vaccinated. Cattle feed was also ordered to be distributed without shortage anywhere. An enumeration has been directed to be completed expeditiously in respect of crop compensation,” it said.
Furthermore, the state government has asked collectors to provide rapid reports on road reconstruction, review these data immediately upon receipt, and prioritise and pay these projects.
