Heavy rain lashes central Andhra Pradesh; Vijayawada North records 102 mm

Commuters push their scooter through a flooded underpass in Vijayawada on Thursday. | Photo credit: GN Rao

After unrelenting heat in June, many places in the central region of Andhra Pradesh received light to heavy rains on Wednesday (June 10, 2026) night.

The full details of the rainfall in the city and neighboring areas are yet to be known. According to partial information available with the Directorate of Economics and Statistics (DES), between 8:30 am on Wednesday and 8:30 am on Thursday (June 11, 2026), Vijayawada North in NTR district received the most rainfall at 102 mm, followed by Utukuru in NTR district with 84 mm.

Tents, tables and stacked plastic chairs stand in the rainwater in the premises of the NTR district collectorate on Thursday. | Photo credit: GN Rao

Tadepalli and Tenali in Guntur district recorded 82 mm and 66.75 mm; Garikipalem in Srikakulam district 72.5 mm and Peda Avutapalle and Machilipatnam in Krishna district 60.5 mm and 50.75 mm respectively. According to NTR district officials, Tiruvuru recorded 109.6 mm during this period, but the DES did not update the figure.

Traffic slogs through a flooded railway underpass in Vijayawada on Thursday morning, with buses and two-wheelers wading through standing water after heavy overnight rain.

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Many other places in central Andhra Pradesh, particularly Bapatla, Krishna, Guntur, West Godavari and Eluru districts, received light rain during the 24 hours that ended at 8:30 am on Thursday. Most fell on Wednesday night. Several places in Visakhapatnam district, including Simhachalam and Pendurthi, received light to moderate showers.

Two-wheeler riders pushed through a waterlogged residential street on Thursday after heavy rain flooded roads across the city. | Photo credit: GN Rao

According to the Andhra Pradesh State Disaster Management Authority, Markapuram and Rayalaseema region may experience heavy rainfall on Thursday, while the central region may experience light rain.

Sanitation workers in rain ponchos sweep standing water from a flooded road after heavy rain hit the city on Thursday. | Photo credit: GN Rao

Alluri Sitharama Raju, West Godavari, Eluru, Krishna, NTR, Guntur, Bapatla, Palnadu, Prakasam and SPSR Nellore and Polavaram districts may receive light showers during the day.

The collector assesses the situation

After heavy rain in Vijayawada and other parts of NTR district, Collector G. Lakshmisha took stock of the situation and directed officials of all departments to remain alert and take precautionary measures immediately as per guidelines of India Meteorological Department and APSDMA.

Municipal authorities have been ordered to remove standing water from roads and agriculture officials have been asked to ensure that farmers receive all support in preventing crop damage.

Low-lying areas near Pandit Nehru Bus Stand, Mango Market, NTR Circle, Benz Circle and Collectorate grounds were under water. City crews worked to clear major intersections.

The collector advised the public to avoid standing under trees or near electric poles during rain and to contact local officials to report problems or in case of emergency. The control room at the Collectorate is available at 9154970454.

Tiruvuru received 109.6 mm, Vijayawada Rural 95.8 mm, Vijayawada East 92.8 mm, Vijayawada Central and Vijayawada West 92.4 mm each, Vijayawada North 91.8 mm and Reddigudem, according to data collected by district officials 90.9 mm and Mylaguam 2969 mm, Mylaguam 29 mm, A. Condur 66.4 mm. Other places in the district received less than 50 mm.

Published – June 11, 2026 12:18 PM IST