UNBELIEVABLE: Bapatla - The Untold Story

Naidu says he will not cancel house sites given by Jagan government

N. Chandrababu Naidu promises additional support for housing and job creation if TDP alliance wins in Bapatla.

The Hindu · Mar 31, 2024

Stolen two-wheelers worth ₹20 lakh seized from habitual offender in Krishna district

The Thotlavallur police have arrested a habitual offender on charges of stealing 37 two-wheelers from various places in Andhra Pradesh and recovered motorcycles worth ₹20 lakh. The accused, identified as B. Subba Rao, hailing from Yenamalakuduru village in Krishna district, allegedly committed thefts in NTR, Eluru, Bapatla, Krishna and Guntur…

The Hindu · Mar 28, 2024

25 fall sick due to diarrhea in Bapatla village

Diarrhoea outbreak in Bapatla village prompts government intervention, residents blame lack of safe drinking water.

The Hindu · Mar 26, 2024

In Frames | Gone with the wind

In pictures: Michaung, a severe cyclonic storm, originated as a low-pressure area in the Bay of Bengal and became a deep depression on December 2. It made landfall near Bapatla in Andhra Pradesh on December 5, leaving a trail of losses.

The Hindu · Dec 17, 2023

IMD to find out exact location of Cyclone Michaung’s landfall

IMD traces Michaung landfall in Bapatla: Severe cyclonic storm crossed coast near Bapatla, IMD deputes two-member team to track storm, estimate damages caused. #CycloneMichaung #IMD #Bapatla #AndhraPradesh #Tornadoes #Agriculture #Property #HumanLoss

The Hindu · Dec 9, 2023

Telugu Desam Party founder N.T. Rama Rao’s bronze statue vandalised at Bhartipudi village in Bapatla

Tension prevailed in Bapatla district as some unidentified miscreants damaged the life-size statue of late N.T. Rama Rao, the founder of Telugu Desam Party (TDP) and former Chief Minister of United Andhra Pradesh. In the early hours of Thursday (December 7) at Bhartipudi village in Bapatla mandal and district. 

The Hindu · Dec 7, 2023

Cyclone Michaung | Normalcy returns Bapatla a day after storm landfall

Normal life resumes in Adavi (Bapatla) after cyclone Michaung; roads teeming with locals, fishermen returning to backwaters, tourist activity resuming, Transco, Revenue & Police restoring damage. Tourists to enjoy seafood & search for valuables along shore.

The Hindu · Dec 6, 2023

Cyclone Michaung brings tears to paddy farmers in Bapatla district

Cyclone Michaung caused severe losses to farmers in Bapatla, particularly paddy cultivators. Flooded fields, overflowing canals, distressed farmers, earthmovers clearing canals and farmers drying paddy stocks on the roadside were seen. Farmers mortgaged their 'mangalasutram' to raise crops, now destroyed. Poor drainage and lack of canal maintenance caused further damage.…

The Hindu · Dec 6, 2023

High-speed winds continue till late in the night, Bapatla district plunges into darkness

In Bapatla district, severe cyclonic storm Michaung caused destruction as high velocity winds blew, plunging the area into darkness. Police set up pickets and relief camps were set up for fishermen families.

The Hindu · Dec 5, 2023

Cyclone Michaung leaves a trail of destruction in its wake in Bapatla, Guntur districts

Cyclone Michaung wreaked havoc in Guntur and Bapatla, flooding crops, roads, and homes. District admin. relocated people to shelters, while officials worked to restore normalcy. Minister Merugu Nagarjuna distributed groceries to affected families. TDP MLA Yeluri Sambasiva Rao urged govt. to enumerate losses and compensate farmers.

The Hindu · Dec 5, 2023