Story highlights
- East Godavari District, Tallapudi Mandal, (Punnami Representative) The Kovvada canal is flowing heavily between Annadevarapet and Chittyal in Tallapudi Mandal.
- Due to the recent rains, the water flow in the canal has increased suddenly and water has reached the roads in the surrounding areas.
- Locals say that the canal is overflowing and the water is flowing up to two feet.
East Godavari District, Tallapudi Mandal, (Punnami Representative) The Kovvada canal is flowing heavily between Annadevarapet and Chittyal in Tallapudi Mandal. Due to the recent rains, the water flow in the canal has increased suddenly and water has reached the roads in the surrounding areas. Locals say that the canal is overflowing and the water is flowing up to two feet. Due to this, motorists and people traveling on this route are facing serious difficulties. Locals are advised to be vigilant as it is possible to travel on the road during high water flow. In addition to disrupting the movement of vehicles due to flood water, the normal movement of people in nearby areas is also being affected. Especially two-wheeler riders are likely to face difficulties as they are unable to estimate the depth of the water. Immediate action is required from the authorities. Locals want the authorities to monitor the situation from time to time as the situation is likely to worsen if the water level in the canal increases further. They are appealing to install warning boards in areas where floodwaters are flowing on the road and to control traffic if necessary. They are also requesting that the road condition be inspected after the water flow has subsided and permanent protective measures be taken to prevent canal water from entering the road during future rains.
