Property worth Rs 4 crore damaged due to rain in Tirupati-Tirumala

The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams said heavy rains and flash floods have resulted in loss of property to the tune of Rs 4 crore in the religious centre.

Rains in Tirumala and Tirupati between November 17-19 -- the highest in 30 years -- has inundated low-lying areas and caused loss of property to the tune of Rs 4 crore, according to the trust that manages the affairs of the religious centre.

“Heavy downpour led to the bursting of check dams and other water bodies in the Sheshachala hill ranges leading to waterlogging in Tirupati town as a huge quantum of rainwater gushed out of Kapilatheertha outlet,” said Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) Chairman YV Subba Reddy.