Srikakulam Flood: 53 Trapped Labourers Rescued

Srikakulam was flooded after torrential rains lashed the district. According to earlier reports, some 53 labourers (sand workers) were feared trapped in flood water near Puroshothapuram in Sarubujjili Mandal. Vamsadhara river which is in spate following heavy rainfall.

As soon as word got out, the authorities rushed rescue teams including NDRF and SDRF into service to save the victims trapped in floods. So far some 24 members were first rescued by the team.

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The incessant rainfall through the night has made rescue operations a challenge for the teams. It is learned that the services of Visakhapatnam Navy personnel were sought to rescue the other victims. According to officials, all the 53 members who were caught in floods have been rescued. Workers have been advised against venturing out in rough weather.