Amid relentless rains and severe waterlogging in Vijayawada, a viral video has surfaced on social media platform X, depicting a distressing scene of two men carrying a baby in a box through neck-deep floodwaters in Singh Nagar. The video, which has sparked widespread concern among netizens, highlights the devastating impact of the unprecedented deluge that has wreaked havoc across Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.In the now-viral footage, the infant is seen placed in a yellow plastic crate, balanced on a foam board, as the men navigate through the muddy, flooded streets of Vijayawada. The family, forced to evacuate their home in Singh Nagar, used the improvised raft to protect the baby from the rising floodwaters that have turned roads into rivers and inundated their homes.Baahubhali part 3 #VijayawadaFloods version!The lengths to which parents got to protect their children. This scene was captured at Singh Nagar, Vijayawada. Parents put the child in a plastic box to ensure its safety during the massive flood experienced by the city.… pic.twitter.com/wBJ9cV9fsm— Revathi (@revathitweets) September 3, 2024Luxury Cars Submerged in FloodwatersIn another video circulating online, over 200 cars, including numerous luxury SUVs, are seen submerged in the floodwaters in Vijayawada. The unprecedented rains have caused widespread destruction, leaving many areas under water and causing significant damage to properties.As of Tuesday, the torrential floods have led to the cancellation of over 300 trains in Vijayawada, with 170 others diverted and 12 partially cancelled. The ongoing deluge has claimed 27 lives across Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, and forced thousands to flee their homes, with many being relocated to relief camps.Intensive Rescue and Relief Operations UnderwayIn response to the crisis, the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and local authorities have intensified rescue and relief operations. On Tuesday, teams began air-dropping food packets, water bottles, and other essential supplies to those stranded in flood-affected areas of Vijayawada.Six helicopters and drones have been deployed to distribute food items, including biscuits, fruits, milk, and medicines, according to an official press release. The Andhra Pradesh State Disaster Management Authority (APSDMA) has confirmed that Ministers, IAS officers, and IPS officers are leading relief efforts in the hardest-hit neighborhoods of the commercial city, where several areas remain submerged.Relief Efforts in Full SwingPriority is being given to providing basic necessities to those affected, with 43,417 people relocated to rehabilitation centers. A total of 48 NDRF and SDRF teams are actively engaged in relief operations, while 197 medical camps have been established to cater to the health needs of flood victims.
