The East Godavari district administration evacuated villagers in Prathipadu mandal due to breaches in the right canal of Subba Reddy Sagar.Water entered into the low-lying areas of the villages under the mandal, and as a precautionary measure the authorities started shifting the people to safer places, officials said. The district has recorded 1614.4 mm rainfall since yesterday. The downpour over the last three days has flooded rivers, canals and rivulets.District Collector M Ravichandra has advised people not to cross swollen rivers, rivulets and canals.

Published Date : Wednesday, Sep 1, 02:01pm IST

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