Flooded Streams Endanger Lives in North Andhra’s Tribal Districts
Heavy rainfall in the Alluri Sitharama Raju (ASR) and Parvathipuram Manyam districts of north coastal Andhra Pradesh has led to overflowing streams and rivulets, putting residents at serious risk. Roads in several interior mandals, including Pedabayalu, Paderu, G Madugula, and Ananthagiri, have been damaged, cutting off access to markets, healthcare, and schools.
In one alarming incident, a tribal woman in Pedabayalu mandal fell critically ill but could not be transported due to a swollen stream. Villagers carried her across the flooded waters on their shoulders, highlighting the daily dangers people face in these remote areas. Residents have repeatedly appealed for a bridge over the Tarabu stream, which becomes impassable during monsoon season.
The India Meteorological Department has forecast continued thunderstorms, lightning, and strong winds through the next few days. The situation remains tense as the region braces for further weather-related disruptions.
Locals are urging authorities to act swiftly—by repairing damaged roads, constructing permanent crossings, and improving infrastructure in tribal zones. With no alternative routes available, people are forced to risk their lives just to meet basic needs.
These conditions underscore the urgent need for better disaster preparedness and long-term development in rural Andhra Pradesh.
