Heavy rains disrupt life across Rayalaseema, roads submerged

Continuous rains over the past two days disrupted normal life across Rayalaseema, with the worst impact in the combined Anantapuram and Kadapa districts. Flooded roads, overflowing streams, and traffic snarls were reported from several areas, raising concern among residents and authorities.In Sri Sathya Sai district, heavy rain in Penukonda and Chinna Kothapalli led to a sharp inflow into Dharmavaram lake. The main road at Tumparthi in Dharmavaram mandal was submerged, forcing officials to temporarily halt traffic on the busy Dharmavaram–Puttaparthi route. Commuters were stranded for hours before police reopened the stretch after water levels receded.In YSR Kadapa district, intense rainfall lashed Muddanur mandal on Monday morning.

Overflowing streams and causeways disrupted road connectivity. Traffic on the key Muddanur–Pulivendula road came to a halt after floodwaters inundated a ravine crossing.Meanwhile, YSR Kadapa district witnessed intense rainfall on Monday morning, particularly in Muddanur mandal. The downpour caused streams and bends across the region to overflow, severely affecting road connectivity. Traffic on the crucial Muddanur-Pulivendula road came to a standstill after floodwaters inundated a ravine crossing.

The situation worsened near Pulleru bend, where bridge works are underway. A temporary diversion road was washed away in the strong flow, leaving vehicles stranded on both sides for kilometres. Police said traffic towards Pulivendula will remain affected until water levels recede and restoration works are completed.