The state is experiencing heavy rains, with Visakhapatnam being hit particularly hard. Due to the downpour, a holiday has been declared for educational institutions in the city. Municipal Minister Ponguru Narayana has put officials on high alert, urging them to take immediate measures to prevent waterlogging in low-lying areas and on roads.
Vijayawada also experienced heavy rains, throwing life out of gear and flooding several roads in the city. The district administration declared a holiday for schools on Saturday. In a tragic development, a landslide caused by the heavy rain in Mogalrajapuram in Vijayawada led to the death of one person and injured four others. Upon receiving the information, officials reached the site and rescue operations are currently underway.