The city of Visakhapatnam witnessed a sudden spell of evening rain on Monday, catching evening commuters and motorists off guard, and bringing much-needed relief from the water scarcity affecting parts of the region.
Two-wheeler riders and auto-rickshaw drivers battled gusty winds and low visibility, and were seen taking shelter beneath flyovers and at junctions before resuming their journeys through the rain to reach their destinations. Traffic moved slowly along several major arterial roads.
According to government-run real-time weather data agencies, Anandapuram in Visakhapatnam north recorded the highest rainfall at 47.5 mm. Gambheeram ARG followed closely at 24.5 mm, RK Beach at 22.85 mm, and Dwarakanagar (common point) at 22.85 mm.
Lightning illuminates the night sky over Visakhapatnam after evening shower on Monday. | Photo Credit: KR DEEPAK
The showers extended across other key municipal localities within the city limits. Government Eye Hospital recorded 17.75 mm, GVMC PHC Butchiraju Palem logged 16.0 mm, Sathivanipalem registered 16.0 mm, and Sheelanagar Water Tank recorded 15.0 mm.
The rainfall led to a sharp dip in evening temperatures and provided relief from the weather conditions in the urban centre.
Across the wider North Coastal Andhra region, rainfall varied from moderate to heavy across neighbouring districts and outskirts. Thadi Village 10KL Reservoir (39mm), Thadi Village 40KL Reservoir (37.5 mm), Parawada (34.25 mm), Vepada (33.12 mm), and Salapuvanipalem (32.5 mm).
Other areas that received significant rainfall included Koppaka BC Colony (30 mm), Kodur(26.5 mm), Anakapalli (25.75 mm), Pharmacity Colony(25.25 mm), Kothavalasa (23.61 mm), and Devarapalle (22.25 mm).
Further interior and coastal pockets reported Marripalem (21.5 mm), Aganampudi BC Colony (19.5 mm), Nanginarapadu High School (19.5 mm), Sabbavaram (16.0 mm), Thondangi (14.75 mm), Anakapalle (11.5 mm), Konda Koppaka (11.25 mm), and Haripuram (11.25 mm).
The rainfall brought relief to residents who had relied heavily on civic interventions like the Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation (GVMC) 'Dial-a-Tanker' services to manage water shortages. Civic authorities and residents are optimistic that the steady rainfall will aid in recharging the depleting groundwater tables and replenishing local reservoirs.
Published - August 10, 2026 09:28 pm IST
Source: The Hindu - India News
