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**Headline: Andhra Pradesh Districts on High Alert as Deep Depression Triggers Flood Fears**

**VIJAYAWADA/VISAKHAPATNAM, October 3, 2025** – Srikakulam and Vizianagaram districts in Andhra Pradesh are on high alert as heavy rains and potential flooding loom following a deep depression that crossed the Gopalpur coast of Odisha on Friday evening.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast continued heavy rainfall in the region for the coming days, leading to concerns about rising water levels in major rivers including the Nagavali, Vamsadhara, Mahendra Tanaya, and Gosthani. The Nagavali river is already in full spate. Heavy inflows are expected into these rivers due to heavy rains in their catchment areas of Andhra Pradesh-Odisha border.

The Gotta barrage on the Vamsadhara river received nearly 69,000 cusecs of water, which was discharged immediately after issuing alerts to people living in low lying areas.

Traffic has been disrupted on several routes due to waterlogging and fallen trees.

Srikakulam Collector Swapnil Dinakar Pundkar has been actively engaging with local communities, advising them on precautionary measures. The government has declared a holiday for schools and colleges in several mandals, including Narasannapeta, Jalumuru, and Srikakulam, to ensure the safety of students.

Vizianagaram Collector S. Ramsundar Reddy has urged residents to postpone travel plans and is overseeing the evacuation of people from low-lying areas in mandals such as Bhogapuram and Pusapatirega to cyclone relief centers. Fishermen have been advised not to venture into the sea.

Minister Kondapalli Srinivas is monitoring the situation and has directed power officials to restore electricity to areas experiencing outages. The Parvatipuram district administration is also preparing for potential heavy rainfall in the Andhra Pradesh-Odisha border areas, including Kurupam and Gummalakshmipuram.

Authorities are emphasizing that the situation is under control and that they are taking all necessary measures to mitigate the impact of the expected flooding. The public is urged to stay informed and follow official guidance.

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