Rains triggered by Cyclone Nivar throw life out of gear in Vizag

Rains accompanied with chilly winds disrupted regular life right here on Thursday. A sudden drop in temperatures, chilly breeze and constant rain below the influence of Cyclone Nivar all through the day stored residents indoors.

Many faculty and faculty college students stayed at residence as a result of climate. “It was feeling like a cold wave. My friends and I decided not to go to school and stay indoors. It was finally time to take out the woollens from the closet to keep ourselves warm,” stated Rashmika, a Class IX pupil of a authorities faculty.

Markets wore a boring look, together with the rythu bazaars. Many small neighbourhood shops additionally downed their shutters for the day. Bigger stores closed by early night as there have been few prospects.

Small-scale eateries suffered losses as patrons stayed away as a result of climate. Most of the eating places additionally didn’t serve meals by way of on-line meals supply companies as a result of rain. Those who stayed open charged a hefty further charge, as not many supply boys have been obtainable. Similar was the case with on-line cab companies too.

Citizens complained about dangerous roads that have been dotted with potholes at varied locations, which re-surfaced as a result of rains. On just a few roads, the continuing works of the underground cabling challenge have created issues but once more. Citizens alleged that regardless of repeated requests, the civic physique and APEPDCL have failed to reply.

“Even the beach road from Tenneti Park to Appughar is filled with potholes. If a driver is new to the stretch, he or she might meet with an accident. Big potholes have surfaced in the past few weeks. During rain, it is tough to notice the potholes,” stated K. Raju, a resident of MVP Colony.

However, regardless of the rains, there have been no stories of flooding or clogging of drains. No untoward incidents have been reported from town or district limits until late night.

During the rains in October, the Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation (GVMC) had suffered a ₹15 crore loss. It is but to be ascertained by officers whether or not Thursday’s rain induced any injury to property.

‘Cold wave’ in Agency

Meanwhile, the same scenario prevailed in Visakha Agency for the final couple of days. Locals stated chilly winds pressured them to remain indoors after 4 p.m. Temperatures hovered round 17°-20° C in Ananthagiri, G. Madugula, Chintapalle, Paderu, G.K. Veedhi, Paderu and some different areas in the Agency in the course of the day time, in accordance with the Chief Minister’s dashboard.

“Going out in a vehicle has become risky both in the morrning and evening, as most parts of the Agency are engulfed in thick fog. After 5 p.m., we are witnessing a cold wave. Elderly persons and children are bearing the brunt,” stated D. Upendra, a resident of Paderu.