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Heavy rain lashes Vizag

TNN / Aug 29, 2024, 05:23 IST

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Visakhapatnam: Heavy rain lashed Vizag city on Wednesday evening, throwing normal life out of gear. Electricity supply was hit in most parts of the city for over three hours. Water-logging in certain areas like Poorna Market, Gnanapuram, Allipuram, Gajuwaka, Maddilapalem, NAD Junction, and Appu Ghar caused heavy traffic congestion. According to reports, agency areas also witnessed heavy rains.However, the ongoing heavy rain came as a big relief for farmers. Meanwhile, agency areas also saw abundant rainfall on Wednesday.

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