VIJAYAWADA: The powerful Cyclone Montha left a trail of destruction across Vijayawada, with the city's road infrastructure bearing the brunt of nature's fury. The severe cyclonic storm, which made landfall early Thursday, has transformed several major thoroughfares into virtually impassable routes, causing significant disruption to daily life and transportation networks.
Extensive Infrastructure Damage Reported
Municipal authorities confirmed that numerous key roads have suffered severe damage, including the crucial Eluru Road and Bandar Road, which serve as major arterial connectors for the city. Large sections of these roads have developed massive craters and deep cracks, while waterlogging has rendered many areas completely inaccessible to commuters.
Emergency Response in Full Swing
The Vijayawada Municipal Corporation has deployed multiple teams equipped with heavy machinery to address the crisis. "We have initiated emergency repair works across all affected zones," stated Municipal Commissioner Swapnil Dinakar Pundkar. "Our primary focus is restoring connectivity to essential services and residential areas on priority basis."
Critical Areas Most Affected
- Eluru Road: Multiple sections severely damaged
- Bandar Road: Extensive waterlogging and surface damage
- MG Road: Partial collapse in several stretches
- Benz Circle vicinity: Complete traffic disruption
- Residential colonies in One Town area: Isolated due to road damage
Public Advisory Issued
District Collector Surya Prakash has urged citizens to avoid unnecessary travel and adhere to safety guidelines. "We're working round-the-clock to restore normalcy. We request public cooperation during this challenging period," the Collector emphasized in an official statement.
The meteorological department has indicated that while the cyclone's intensity has reduced, intermittent heavy rainfall may continue to hamper restoration efforts over the next 48 hours.
