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SCR cancels 8 trains due to waterlogging on tracks

Hyderabad: The South Central Railway (SCR) on Wednesday, September 4 cancelled eight trains due to waterlogging on tracks amid heavy rains. Notable cancellations include train numbers 12740 (Secunderabad-Visakhapatnam), 12739 (Visakhapatnam-Secunderabad), 12745 (Secunderabad-Manuguru),…
Train services on Vijayawada-Hyderabad route set to be restored

Hyderabad: After four days, the movement of trains between Vijayawada and Hyderabad is set to be restored on Wednesday with the repair of damaged track in Telangana’s Mahabubabad district, officials said. After…

Flood-hit areas of Vijayawada remain marooned for 4th day

Vijayawada: The flood-hit parts of Vijayawada in Andhra Pradesh remained marooned for the fourth day on Wednesday even as authorities continued rescue and relief operations. The water level at Prakasam Barrage continued…
Telangana, AP floods: Chiranjeevi, Mahesh Babu announce donations

Hyderabad: Following a contribution from actor Jr NTR towards flood relief, now, actors Chiranjeevi, and Mahesh Babu have also donated to the Chief Minister’s Relief Fund for regions affected by floods in…
Flood waters start receding in AP, Telangana; states step up relief measures

Hyderabad: Flood waters in several parts of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh started receding as the states have not witnessed any intense rain spells on Tuesday even as the respective state governments stepped…
Factcheck: Viral video of men carrying food supply from Bangladesh, not AP

As Andhra reels under heavy monsoons, a video is making rounds on social media showing a group of Muslim men with food supplies wading through a flood-affected area. The video was shared…
Actor Jr NTR donates Rs 50L each to Telangana, AP for flood relief

Hyderabad: Telugu star Jr NTR announced a donation of Rs 50 lakh to the chief minister’s relief funds for both Andhra Pradesh and Telangana for flood relief. In a post on social…

AP: Rescue, relief operations continue in flood-hit Vijayawada

Vijayawada: Rescue and relief operations in flood-hit Vijayawada in Andhra Pradesh continued on Tuesday while the floods at Prakasam Barrage were gradually receding, providing some relief to people, officials said. Five helicopters…
SCR cancels 18 express trains, diverts 2 due to heavy rains

Hyderabad: Heavy rainfall and waterlogging on tracks at multiple locations have led the South Central Railway to cancel 18 trains and divert two others, according to an official press release. Following are…
Naidu urges Centre to declare floods in Andhra Pradesh national calamity

Amaravati: Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu has said the recent torrential rain and subsequent floods in Andhra Pradesh, particularly in Vijayawada, is the “biggest disaster” he has witnessed in the state in…
Andhra CM Naidu uses drones to deliver food in flood-affected Vijayawada

Amaravathi: In an innovative relief effort, Andhra Pradesh chief minister N Chandrababu Naidu has used drone technology to distribute food to flood victims in Ajith Singh Nagar locality of Vijayawada on Monday.…
AP: Hundreds rescued from flood-hit Vijayawada, 5 choppers deployed

Vijayawada: Hundreds of people from flood-hit parts of Andhra Pradesh’s Vijayawada were rescued by NDRF and SDRF teams on Monday while five helicopters of the Indian Air Force and the Navy and…
Located in Chittoor district of AP, Halcyon hinterlands of Horsley Hills are enchanting

Horsley Hills, often called the “Ooty of Andhra Pradesh,” is a serene mini-hill station nestled in the Eastern Ghats of the Chittoor district. Situated about 4,000 feet above the sea level, it…
Venkaiah Naidu donates Rs 5L to flood-ridden Telugu states from his pension

Hyderabad: Former vice-president M Venkaiah Naidu, donated Rs 5 lakh each to the two Telugu states devastated by floods, stating that there was a need for the citizens and organisations to help…
Chandrababu Naidu leads from front to provide relief to flood-hit people

Vijayawada: Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu is leading from the front in providing succour to flood-affected people in Vijayawada. Camping in the city since Sunday afternoon, the Chief Minister is…