Rain fury:12 deed in flash flood in AP & TN

In Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu, heavy rain and flash floods hes crippled the normal life, As per reports 12 people are killed  in rail related incidents in both the states.  At least  three people died and 30 others are missing following a flash flood in Kadapa district of Andhra Pradesh on Friday. Several villages were inundated after a dam breach led to the overflowing of the Cheyyeru river. The Swami Ananda Temple in Nandalur was also submerged. Massive floods in Tirumala, the abode of Lord Venkateswara, left hundreds of pilgrims stranded. The four streets adjoining the main temple in the Tirumala Hills remained flooded. Many trees on Tirumala Hills were uprooted, leading to the closure of the road to places like Papavinasanam and Srivari Paadalu. Heavy rain lashed Andhra Pradesh as a depression over the Bay of Bengal crossed the coast between Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh early on Friday.

In Tamil nadu, nine people, including four children, died after a wall collapsed due to heavy rainfall in the Vellore district of Tamil Nadu on Friday.The incident took place in the Pernampattu area in Vellore district. Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin expressed his grief over the incident and announced Rs 5 lakh ex gratia to the families of the nine people who lost their lives in the incident. He also said Rs 50,000 will be given to those who suffered injuries. Tamil Nadu has been witnessing incessant rainfall since last week. IMD has predicted heavy rainfall in norther districts of Tamil Nadu on Friday. The IMD has forecast light to moderate rainfall in most places with heavy to very heavy rainfall at isolated places in south coastal Andhra Pradesh and Rayalaseema.