Adani Gangavaram Port’s Specialized Teams Aid Visakhapatnam in Storm Drain Clearance Amid Heavy Rainfall

Adani Gangavaram Port has mobilized specialized teams and advanced equipment to aid Visakhapatnam city in the clearance of storm drains and crucial flow paths, with the aim of mitigating the impact of heavy rainfall brought on by a deep depression over North Andhra Pradesh. This initiative comes as Visakhapatnam’s GVMC municipal teams have been redirected to assist in relief operations in Vijayawada, which has been dealing with severe flooding since August 3. The port’s deployed teams have intervened to ensure that the main roads of Visakhapatnam continue to function smoothly, thereby decreasing the chances of water accumulation and floods. The city has been grappling with flooding since August 31. Efforts have commenced in Pedagantyada and Gajuwaka, key areas crucial for averting water buildup and sustaining essential road activities amidst adverse weather conditions. A spokesperson for the port mentioned on Thursday that through the deployment of specialized teams and equipment, the port is aiding in the clearance of storm drains, safeguarding Visakhapatnam’s infrastructure from the persistent heavy rainfall.