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Andhra Pradesh Roads Devastated by Torrential Rains, Repairs to Cost Rs 1,500 Crore
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News18•28-09-2026, 22:00
Andhra Pradesh Roads Devastated by Torrential Rains, Repairs to Cost Rs 1,500 Crore
- •Over 2,405 km of roads in Andhra Pradesh were damaged due to recent torrential downpours.
- •Andhra Pradesh Roads and Buildings Minister B C Janardhan Reddy stated that repairs will cost approximately Rs 1,500 crore.
- •Srikakulam district experienced the most significant road damage, with 412 km affected.
- •Temporary repairs are estimated at Rs 162 crore, while permanent repairs will cost Rs 1,337 crore.
- •Roads were eroded at 36 locations and cut off at nine others, prompting immediate restoration efforts by the R&B Department.
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Recent torrential downpours caused damage to over 2,405 kilometers of roads across Andhra Pradesh, according to Roads and Buildings Minister B C Janardhan Reddy. Temporary repairs are estimated at Rs 162 crore and permanent repairs at Rs 1,337 crore, bringing the total repair cost to nearly Rs 1,500 crore.
Srikakulam district witnessed the highest amount of road damage in the state, measuring 412 km due to the deep depression.
With roads eroded at 36 places and completely cut off at nine locations, the Roads and Buildings Department immediately launched restoration works to prevent any disruptions to traffic across the state.
