Heavy Rains and Inflows Cause Flooding in Coastal Andhra Pradesh

The North Coastal Andhra Pradesh region entered restoration mode following a deep depression that brought heavy rain and strong winds. The situation remained critical in Srikakulam, where heavy inflows into the Nagavali, Vamsadhara, and Bahuda rivers caused flooding in low-lying areas. Authorities reported that nearly 30,000 acres of agricultural land and over 12,000 people in vulnerable habitations were affected in Srikakulam.

The flooding was exacerbated by substantial inflows originating from upper catchments in neighboring Odisha. The Srikakulam district administration remained on high alert, with state disaster response teams deployed in affected areas.

Shared river catchment areas are experiencing inflows leading to flash floods in the shared region of Odisha, Vizianagaram, and Srikakulam. Adverse weather conditions have been affecting both Odisha and Srikakulam since September 1, 2026.