Andhra Pradesh News

Cyclone Ditwah is approaching Tamil Nadu-Puducherry-South Andhra coast with heavy rain, strong winds and rough sea conditions. TN has red and orange alerts, AP expects very heavy rain, and Puducherry has urged residents to stay indoors. 

A stampede at the privately-run Venkateswara Swamy Temple, Kasibugga in Srikakulam district killed nine and injured over 25. The temple's Hari Mukund Panda described the tragedy as an 'act of God', saying no one was responsible.

Cyclone Montha has started making landfall near Kakinada, bringing winds up to 110 kmph and heavy rainfall across coastal Andhra Pradesh. State govt has set up 800 relief centres, deployed NDRF and SDRF teams and moved pregnant women to hospitals.

Over 35 flights between Telangana and Andhra Pradesh were cancelled as Severe Cyclonic Storm Montha neared the Andhra coast around Kakinada, bringing winds up to 110 kmph and heavy rain. CM Naidu directed officials to ensure safety and relief efforts

As Cyclone Montha nears Andhra Pradesh coast, CM Chandrababu Naidu asked officials to evacuate vulnerable coastal residents and ensure quality food, water and shelter. 11 NDRF, 12 SDRF teams have been deployed to minimise damage and safeguard lives.

IMD has issued a red alert for several Andhra Pradesh districts as a severe Cyclone Montha is expected to form over the Bay of Bengal. The storm may make landfall near Kakinada on October 28, bringing heavy rainfall, strong winds up to 110 kmph.

Police have filed a case against deceased biker Shivashankar for reckless and drunk driving that caused the Kurnool bus fire, killing 20 people. The biker, who died on the spot, lost control and hit a divider before his bike was run over by a bus.

Indian Army has been placed on high alert as two weather systems, one in East Central Arabian Sea and other in South-East Bay of Bengal, intensify into Cyclone Montha within 48 hours. Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, Tamil Nadu and beyond are braced on alert.

The Andhra Pradesh government ordered an inquiry into the incident and directed officials to provide relief. It also announced compensation of Rs 5 lakh for the families of the deceased and Rs 2 lakh for those injured in the tragic accident.

Andhra Pradesh’s Kurnool bus fire killed 19, including two minors, after a Hyderabad-Bengaluru bus collided with a motorbike and caught fire around 3 AM. 27 passengers were rescued. The government also announced Rs 2 lakh for the injured.