Vijayawada: The South Central Railway (SCR) has canceled multiple trains in the Vijayawada division as heavy rains continue to batter the Andhra region, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicting more rainfall over the next 24 to 48 hours. Prioritizing passenger safety, the SCR has decided to cancel six trains, as several railway tracks have been inundated with rainwater at various locations. The trains that have been cancelled by the South Central Railway run on different routes, linking Vijayawada, Guntur, Secunderabad, Sirpur Kakhaznagar. The SCR has also advised passengers to make alternative arrangements for their travel plans.
6 trains cancelled and 9 diverted today, 1st September due to heavy rains and waterlogging over the tracks at several locations on South Central Railway. pic.twitter.com/oWVxsX51Op
— ANI (@ANI) September 1, 2024
Cancelled Trains list
Train No. Train Name
- 12713 Vijayawada-Secunderabad
- 12714 Secunderabad – Vijayawada
- 17201 Guntur – Secunderabad
- 17233 Secunderabad – Sirpur Kaghaznagar
- 12706 Se cunderabad – Guntur
- 12705 Guntur – Secunderabad
Vijayawada Heavy Rain
Tragically, nine lives were claimed by severe rainfalls, which started on the night of August 30th, in Vijayawada and Guntur districts, causing widespread landslides and floods. In the wee hours of Saturday, in Vijayawada’s Sunnambattelu area, five people- including three women, lost their lives while four others were luckily saved, though injured, after their houses gave way to a landslide. Among the deceased were three women named Nagalakshmi, 44, Meghana, 25, and Lakshmi, 45, from Vijayawada. Besides them, Santosh, a 22-year-old man from Gudlavalleru in the Krishna district, and Lalu, a 52-year-old man from West Bengal, also lost their lives. The injured have been rushed to a nearby hospital for immediate medical attention, as confirmed by NTR district’s Collector, G. Srijana.
Authorities have sounded an alert for residents across multiple city neighborhoods including Gunadala, Moghalrajpuram, Bhavanipuram, Yenamalakuduru, Chittinagar, Kristurajupuram among others, cautioning them against staying in damaged homes in light of anticipated heavy rains. The community is advised to refrain from venturing outdoors in the rain unless it’s completely unavoidable. The Collector has shared plans to shift those living near hills and in low-lying areas to safe havens such as schools and community halls, prioritizing their safety.
