Death toll in heavy rains rises to 20 in Andhra Pradesh

Rains wreaked a havoc in Andhra Pradesh leaving 20 dead and several others missing. Especially, Kadapa and Chittoor districts in the Rayalaseema region witnessed a heavy downpour.

Vijayawada (Andhra Pradesh):Deaths in rain-related incidents in Andhra Pradesh increased to to 20. According to officials, 12 persons were declared dead in Kadapa and eight others in Anantapur. Many are reported to be missing in rain-hit areas. Schools remain closed in Kadapa and Tirupati.

Chief Minister YS Jaganmohan Reddy spoke with Collectors of the flood-hit districts and asked them to step up rescue and relief measures. The Rayalaseema districts of Chittoor and Kadapa have been witnessing a worst deluge in years while rivers and rivulets are in spate.