Heavy downpour in Tirumala

Tirumala is witnessing heavy continuous rainfall under the influence of Cyclone Ditwa. Due to safety concerns, the routes leading to Papavinasanam and Srivari Paadalu have been temporarily closed. TTD security personnel are alerting motorists at Alipiri as conditions remain risky on the ghat roads.

TTD Water Works officials confirmed that all five reservoirs in Tirumala have reached full capacity and are overflowing. One gate each of the Gogarbham and Papavinasanam dams has been opened to release excess water. The Akashaganga, Kumaradhara, and Pasupudhara reservoirs are also completely filled.
Several waterfalls and sacred streams in Tirumala have become more vibrant and scenic due to the heavy rains.