Rains improve water outlook of Vizag; GVMC takes up restoration activities

The city received an average rainfall of 332.7 mm between September 21 and 24 under the influence of the deep depression over the Bay of Bengal, raising hopes of a significant improvement in the city’s water situation after months of concern over depleted water sources.

Visakhapatnam (Rural) recorded the highest rainfall of 426 mm during the four-day period, followed by Seethammadhara with 398 mm. Mulagada, Maharanipeta, Gopalapatnam, Pedagantyada and Pendurthi also received more than 350 mm of rainfall.

The widespread rainfall brought a much-needed boost to water bodies and reservoirs in and around the city, which had shown signs of depletion during the prolonged dry spell. The impact on groundwater levels and major reservoirs, however, will become clearer over the coming days as the accumulated rainwater percolates into the ground and inflows to reservoirs are assessed.