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Heavy rains in India's Andhra Pradesh 'kill 22' | |
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At least 22 people have been killed by heavy rains in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh, say state media, days after a cyclone hit. | At least 22 people have been killed by heavy rains in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh, say state media, days after a cyclone hit. |
Forecasters say further "heavy to very heavy rains" are expected in several places for the next two days. | Forecasters say further "heavy to very heavy rains" are expected in several places for the next two days. |
Normal life has been badly hit in at least six districts in coastal areas of the state. | Normal life has been badly hit in at least six districts in coastal areas of the state. |
Last week, Cyclone Nilam hit struck parts of Andhra Pradesh with winds of up to 100km/h (60mph). | Last week, Cyclone Nilam hit struck parts of Andhra Pradesh with winds of up to 100km/h (60mph). |
The cyclone also hit neighbouring Tamil Nadu state killing more than 10 people, including crew members of an oil tanker which ran ground near Chennai (Madras). | |
Rain continued to lash Andhra Pradesh after the cyclone - 22 people have died in rain-related incidents in the past few days, state-run broadcaster All India Radio (AIR) said. | Rain continued to lash Andhra Pradesh after the cyclone - 22 people have died in rain-related incidents in the past few days, state-run broadcaster All India Radio (AIR) said. |
The districts of Visakhapatnam, East and West Godavari, Krishna, Guntur and Khammam are among the worst hit by the flooding. | |
More than 1,500 houses have been damaged and thousands of people living in low-lying areas in the affected districts have been moved to 86 relief camps, officials said. | More than 1,500 houses have been damaged and thousands of people living in low-lying areas in the affected districts have been moved to 86 relief camps, officials said. |
Rail and road traffic has also been hit as flood waters inundated railway tracks and highways. |
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