Heavy rains sweeps Srikakulam and surrounding areas
October 4, 2004
Srikakulam
With drought in many areas till recently and cyclones and flood starting now, the face of Srikakulam has changed dramatically in the last week. Speaking with the Press at R & B Guest House in Tekkali, District Collector N Nageswara Rao said that the District Administration has been alerted and is ready to fight any devastation situation that may rise. He said that over 50 waterbeds and 15 regular irrigation beds have over flown. He said that food packets were being delivered at some places where people are struck up with water in all sides.
He said that the rains will continue for the next few days as per reports from Regional Cyclone Warning center.
