Vamsadhara, Bahuda Rivers in spate, many villages in AP inundated

Srikakulam, Oct 29 (UNI) Following heavy rains in the catchment areas under the influence of Cyclone Arnab, the Vamsadhara, Nagavali, Mahendratanaya and Bahuda rivers are in spate in the district, with heavy inflows inundating several residential localities on Thursday. TheReddy Gadda rivulet was also in spate with heavy inflows, disrupting road connectivity to at least 20 villages. The railway underpass at Pundi village of Vrjapukotturu mandal was submerged in six feet of water. The floodwater of Mahendratanaya inundated Pathapatnam, Chegundi and Gopalapuram villages. Adding to the woes of the villagers, power supply was disconnected as a precautionary measure, as electric…