Heavy rains lash Nellore and Prakasam; Woman swept away in flooded stream

In a tragic incident, a middle-aged woman and cattle grazer, K. Jayamma, was washed away in a flooded stream (Pottelu Vagu) near Gotlapalem village in Vadlapudi panchayat, Manubolu mandal, on Tuesday.

According to locals, the mishap occurred while she was returning home with her cattle. The Village Administrative Officer (VAO) and villagers rushed to the spot and are awaiting the arrival of expert swimmers to trace her body.

Meanwhile, heavy rains battered SPSR Nellore and Prakasam districts throughout Tuesday under the influence of Cyclone Montha. The downpour, accompanied by strong winds, intensified as the day progressed, uprooting trees and electric poles in parts of Nellore city. Power and municipal staff acted swiftly to restore electricity and clear debris from blocked roads.