Families in Kadapa suffer as rainwater floods homes
By Doruvu Paul Jagan Babu: Assistant Chief Editor
Andhra Pradesh: Heavy rains inundated Dalit households in Mariapuram, 41st Division of Kadapa town, after canal water overflowed into residential areas. Leaders of the State Mala Mahanadu (Ramaji Group) intervened and urged officials to take preventive measures to address recurring hardships faced by residents in low-lying localities.
Immediate intervention by leaders
Upon receiving complaints from affected families, National President Ramaji Emmanuel and State President Tallapaka Vinod visited the area, inspected the situation, and spoke directly with the Kadapa Municipal Commissioner. Following their intervention, officials initiated steps to provide relief to the residents.
Recurring plight in low-lying areas
Speaking to WAR-TIMES, Ramaji Emmanuel pointed out that every spell of rain leads to severe suffering for residents in low-lying colonies where drainage systems are inadequate. Families often spend sleepless nights as floodwater and poisonous reptiles enter their homes, damaging belongings, and posing risks to health and safety.
Health risks from stagnant water
Emmanuel warned that waterlogging in residential colonies increases the danger of vector-borne diseases such as dengue, malaria, and viral fevers. He urged municipal authorities to divert the rainwater flow effectively and take up desilting of canals and drains on a war footing.
Call for preventive measures
Residents of low-lying colonies often face prolonged struggles with damaged household goods, lack of clean drinking water, and unsafe living conditions. Experts suggest that municipal authorities should adopt preventive steps such as building proper drainage channels, strengthening embankments, and deploying emergency response teams during heavy rains to avoid recurring crises.
Appeal to authorities
Ramaji Emmanuel emphasized that the Kadapa Municipal Commissioner and concerned officials must act decisively to protect vulnerable families and ensure that their basic right to safe housing is not compromised by preventable flooding.
