Eight Dead in Rain-Related Incidents in Andhra Pradesh Amidst Days of Heavy Downpour

Eight people have died in Andhra Pradesh due to rain-related incidents, including landslides in Vijayawada. Heavy rainfall has caused significant disruption, with roads waterlogged and rivers swelling. The Chief Minister has announced compensation for victims' families and directed officials to evacuate people from vulnerable areas.

Eight people lost their lives in Andhra Pradesh on Saturday due to incidents related to heavy rain, including five fatalities in Vijayawada, officials reported. Landslides in Mogalrajapuram led to the deaths of five individuals, confirmed Vijayawada Municipal Commissioner HM Dhyanachandra.

Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu has declared ex-gratia payments of Rs 5 lakh for each victim's family. Authorities have been instructed to evacuate residents from areas prone to landslides, anticipating more heavy rainfall in the coming days.

In another tragic incident, a teacher and two students died when their car was swept away by an overflowing stream in Pedakakani village. State-wide, the downpour has caused severe flooding, disrupting daily life, while emergency teams and government departments work round-the-clock to manage the crisis.