Wheelchair cricket matches halted due to rain

Severe winds and heavy rain created havoc in several areas of Pendurthi mandal in Visakhapatnam district. The sudden downpour accompanied by strong gusts on Wednesday afternoon blew away flex boards and hoardings along the BRTS main road. Near Saripalli, the wedding set erected for the marriage of Visakhapatnam Mayor Peela Srinivasa Rao’s son collapsed due to the impact of the storm.

Meanwhile, the Avenue Sports Arena cricket ground at Gullepalli in Sabbavaram mandal of Anakapalli district was completely flooded following the heavy rain. As a result, the ongoing National Divyang Wheelchair Cricket Tournament was called off midway, and winners were declared based on the statistics recorded up to that point.