Heavy Rains Flood Kakinada City !

Heavy rains lashed Kakinada city, bringing continuous downpour accompanied by thunder and lightning. Low-lying areas were completely waterlogged, disrupting normal life. Roads across the city were submerged, causing major inconvenience to commuters and highlighting poor drainage conditions in several areas.

The situation also exposed issues in the so-called smart city infrastructure, as rainwater remained stagnant on roads for hours. The absence of an efficient underground drainage system worsened the flooding, bringing traffic to a standstill and affecting daily movement in the city.