Heavy rain claims 13 lives in Andhra Pradesh
9 Aug 2008, 1146 Hrs

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Hyderabad, Aug 9 (ANI): At least 13 people were killed in heavy rains and flash floods that have wreaked havoc in Andhra Pradesh on Saturday.

In the state capital, eight people were killed in three incidents of house collapse as incessant rain since Friday night inundated dozens of residential area.

Three people were killed in Medak district while two people were killed in Vijayawada in the coastal district of Krishna.

With this, the death toll in heavy rains and flash floods since last week rose to 26.

According to meteorological department, the state capital recorded 13.6 cm rainfall on Friday night. The heavy rains resulted in inundation of roads and residential areas, disrupting electricity and communication lines.

The rains, under the influence of a low-pressure area in the Bay of Bengal, led to flash floods as several rivulets, streams and tanks were overflowing. (ANI)