Heavy flooding along NH-16 (National Highway 16) in Srikakulam district of Andhra Pradesh has severely crippled road transportation, with hundreds of vehicles stuck in a huge traffic jam of nearly 10 kilometres. Floodwaters from the swollen Bahuda River have reportedly entered the highway near Ichchapuram, making it difficult for vehicles to move towards their destination.
It is causing major inconvenience to commuters, truck drivers and other travellers, with authorities stopping vehicular movement at several points as precautionary measures. Traffic congestion is particularly severe around Narasannapeta, where a large number of vehicles are reportedly stuck.
The Bahuda River has been rising in water level, and floodwater has spread on sections of NH-16 near Ichchapuram. Vehicles plying along the highway had to stop when water entered the highway as the road became unsafe for normal traffic movement and motorists could not continue their journey towards Ichchapuram. Flooding has effectively closed one of the important road transportation routes in the region, leading to long queues of vehicles on both sides of the affected stretch.
The traffic jam reportedly stretched for 10 kilometres, and vehicles were lined up on the highway. Commuters travelling through Srikakulam district have been waiting long, while goods vehicles and heavy trucks too are caught in the congestion. The sudden disruption has affected normal movement on the highway as well, so many travellers don’t know when they will be able to resume their journeys. Vehicles heading towards Ichchapuram have been badly hit because of floodwater on the road.
With the water level rising and the risk involved in allowing vehicles to pass through the flooded stretch, traffic has reportedly been stopped at many places. Traffic is being regulated on highway routes near Narasannapeta, Tekkali and Palasa. Vehicles are not allowed to go towards affected areas so as to avoid accidents and safety of motorists. Narasannapeta has emerged as one of the major congestion points, as a large number of vehicles, after getting stopped there, are reported to be accumulating there.
Travellers who were headed for Ichchapuram or beyond the flooded section have also been affected. Water is flowing onto the highway, so motorists have been asked not to try crossing the stretch. Vehicles with higher ground clearance may be at risk if water levels rise further or the road surface gets damaged under floodwater. Authorities will have to monitor river conditions and the highway situation before allowing normal traffic movement.
NH-16పై వరద బీభత్సం.. 10 కిలోమీటర్ల మేర ట్రాఫిక్ జామ్ శ్రీకాకుళం జిల్లాలో జాతీయ రహదారిపై నిలిచిపోయిన రాకపోకలు బాహుదా నది వరద ఉధృతి.. ఇచ్చాపురం హైవేపైకి చేరిన వరద నీరు హైవేపై ఎక్కడికక్కడ నిలిచిపోయిన వాహనాలు దాదాపు 10 కిలోమీటర్ల మేర ట్రాఫిక్ నిలిచిపోయిన పరిస్థితి నరసన్నపేట, టెక్కలి, పలాస హైవేలపై వాహనాలను నిలిపివేస్తున్న అధికారులు నరసన్నపేట వద్ద భారీగా నిలిచిపోయిన వాహనాలు ఇచ్చాపురం వైపు వెళ్లేందుకు వీల్లేని పరిస్థితి వరద ఉధృతి తగ్గే వరకు వాహనదారులు అప్రమత్తంగా ఉండాలని సూచన
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The flooding has once again exposed the vulnerability of major transport routes to heavy rainfall and river overflow. NH-16 is one such highway which connects several towns and cities on India’s eastern coast; disruption along this route can affect passenger movement as well as essential goods and commercial transport; a prolonged closure would also add congestion on nearby roads and delays for vehicles travelling across the region.
Motorists have been told to be alert and follow instructions from traffic and local authorities. Travellers should not go into flooded stretches, keep a safe distance from other vehicles and postpone journeys towards the affected areas until conditions improve. People already stranded should be patient and not try risky manoeuvres to get around traffic restrictions.
Commuters have been asked to wait till the intensity of the flood subsides before attempting to travel through the affected stretch. Normal traffic movement will only resume when the water level in the Bahuda River and the safety of the highway improve. NH-16 is expected to remain heavily impacted until then, as nearly 10 km of traffic congestion in Srikakulam district will be a major challenge for travellers.
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