Visakhapatnam, Oct. 27 -- Heavy rains accompanied by gusty gales battered Visakhapatnam district under the influence of the cyclonic storm Arnab on Tuesday throwing normal life out of gear.
Several trees were uprooted at various places in the city snapping the electric wires resulting in several localities being plunged into darkness due to power failure.
Giant waves in the sea caused concern. Incessant rains occurred in Srikakulam, Vizianagaram, Anakapalle and Manyam districts as well. The district official machinery was put on high alert and all required measures were taken to ensure there would be no loss of life in the district.
The total rainfall recorded from 8.30 am to 2.30 PM on Tuesday was 68.9MM in ten mandals in Visakhapatnam ...