Heavy rains in parts of Andhra due to cyclone

The rains accompanied by strong winds lashed Nellore and Prakasam districts in south coastal Andhra besides Chittoor district in Rayalaseema region, officials said.In Nellore town, low-lying areas and roads were inundated and trees were uprooted, disrupting vehicular traffic. The strong winds also uprooted hoardings. Tada, Sullurpeta, Naidupeta and other parts of Nellore districts were also receiving heavy rains. An oil tanker overturned at Sullurpeta on the Vijayawada-Chennai highway. Oil spilled from the tanker.