8 Killed, 12 Missing As Heavy Rain Floods Andhra Pradesh Districts

Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to Chief Minister Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy and promised all help to Andhra Pradesh.

A downpour of up to 20 cm in three Rayalaseema districts and one south coastal district in Andhra Pradesh left at least eight people dead today.

Twelve people were still reported missing in Kadapa district. The Indian Air Force, SDRF and Fire Services personnel rescued tens of people caught in the flash floods.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to Chief Minister Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy over phone and inquired about the situation and promised all help to the state.

The Chief Minister will undertake an aerial survey of the flood-hit districts tomorrow, the CMO said in a release.