The weakened remnant of Cyclone Ditwah has continued to generate intense rainfall across South Coastal Andhra Pradesh, triggering large-scale flooding, mobility disruptions, and infrastructure challenges. Despite the system losing strength and degrading into a well-marked low-pressure area by Wednesday morning, its impact across Tirupati, SPSR Nellore and Prakasam districts remains severe, with thousands of residents facing disruptions to daily life.
Cyclone Ditwah’s Remnant System Continues to Impact Andhra Pradesh
According to the Regional Meteorological Centre, the system weakened into a depression before drifting southwest toward the Tamil Nadu–Puducherry coastline. However, despite the weakening, the circulation continued to pump large bands of moisture into Andhra Pradesh, resulting in persistent heavy rainfall. Meteorologists have indicated that the system is likely to weaken further over the next 24 hours, but the intensity of rainfall in certain pockets may remain significant for another day.
The cumulative rainfall recorded by Wednesday morning illustrates the severity of the situation. Tirupati district reported 2,137 mm, SPSR Nellore logged 1,415 mm, and Prakasam received 11.4 mm of rainfall. These heavy spells have contributed to the rapid flooding of canals, low-lying colonies, and major roads.
Urban Flooding Brings Daily Life to a Standstill
In Nellore city, widespread waterlogging has become the dominant challenge. Several residential areas, including YSR Nagar’s 5th and 8th Streets, reported complete submergence, with rainwater entering homes and forcing residents to shift belongings to higher levels. Similar issues were observed in G.K. Colony, Rajaram Reddy Nagar, Ravindra Nagar and Sramika Nagar, where persistent flooding has restricted mobility and created sanitation concerns.
What distinguishes this event is the extent of flooding even in well-developed localities. Areas such as Magunta Layout, Gomti Nagar, Mini Bypass Road, Saptagiri Layout and Ayyappagudi Junction witnessed waterlogging typically associated with peak monsoon but rarely seen during post-cyclone rainfall events. Parking lots of multiple apartment complexes were submerged, leaving residents unable to move vehicles or access ground-floor facilities.
Infrastructure Under Strain Amid Continuous Rainfall
As the rains continued, local infrastructure came under visible strain. One of the most affected sites was the Harinadhapuram electrical substation, which remained completely submerged. Electricity department staff struggled to access the facility due to waist-deep water around the premises. Officials noted that this has been a recurring issue for the past two years, raising concerns about the long-term vulnerability of the crucial power node and the need for redesigning drainage systems.
The inundation of substations, transformers and feeder lines has also caused intermittent outages across multiple residential pockets. Relief teams have been attempting to restore supply where possible, but continued rainfall has slowed efforts.
Relief Monitoring and Ground Inspections Underway
Local authorities, municipal teams and emergency workers have maintained round-the-clock monitoring of vulnerable colonies since the rains began. As floodwaters began rising at dawn, multiple teams were dispatched to divert water through available drains and connect overflow channels to irrigation canals.
Early morning inspections were carried out across low-lying stretches of Nellore city to assess immediate risks. Teams issued advisories urging residents in severely affected areas to stay indoors and report emergencies promptly. With the rain forecast expected to remain high for another 12–24 hours, officials have emphasized caution and preparedness.
Residents Struggle as Rains Show No Sign of Immediate Relief
For thousands of residents across Tirupati and Nellore, the immediate challenge remains securing their homes and essential supplies. Many families in low-lying zones reported water entering living rooms, ground-floor bedrooms and commercial shops. In some areas, flooding also affected internal roads, making it difficult for emergency teams to reach every corner swiftly.
While authorities continue drainage operations, the volume of rainwater and the limited capacity of urban stormwater systems remain major obstacles.
The situation across affected districts highlights the increasing vulnerability of coastal regions to prolonged rainfall events associated with post-cyclone circulations.