Heavy rain lashes Andhra Pradesh's Srikakulam, waterlogging reported | Pics

Heavy rains wreaked havoc in Andhra Pradesh's Srikakulam on Tuesday, causing heavy inundation on highways and residential colonies around the district. The Chennai-Kolkata national highway has also been swamped. A total of 140 metres of rainfall, which started on Monday evening, was recorded in Srikakulam and 150 meters in Ghara Mandal. Tekkali and Palasa recorded less rainfall. Srikakulam collector Srikesh also visited the flood-affected areas.

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