<p>Several parts of south coastal Andhra Pradesh and Rayalaseema were pounded by rains on Thursday, under the influence of cyclone Nivar.</p>.<p>Yerpedu, Srikalahasti, Satyavedu etc mandals of Chittoor district, and the whole of Nellore district received heavy rainfall, while rains were also reported in Kadapa and Anantapuram districts, officials said.</p>.<p>At Raallavanka village in Renigunta mandal, three farmers who went to retrieve motors from their fields were caught in flood waters of a stream. While two men could be rescued, one person went missing.</p>.<p>Chittoor collector Bharat Gupta advised people not to venture into low lying areas.</p>.<p>Nellore district received an average rainfall of 7 cm. The Chennai-Kolkata highway was inundated with flood waters, stalling traffic movement.</p>.<p>Officials are preparing for heavy inflows in the Penna River. Somasila project is filled to the brim.</p>.<p>The rains and winds caused tree, electricity pole falls in Kovvur etc places.</p>.<p>Heavy rains in Tirumala, and boulder, tree falls on the ghat roads inconvenienced the pilgrims.</p>.<p>Chief Minister Jaganmohan Reddy reviewed the impact of Cyclone Nivar and directed the officials to take all necessary measures to control the damage.</p>.<p>Crop damage is reported from some places and assessment would be made after the rains subside.</p>
<p>Several parts of south coastal Andhra Pradesh and Rayalaseema were pounded by rains on Thursday, under the influence of cyclone Nivar.</p>.<p>Yerpedu, Srikalahasti, Satyavedu etc mandals of Chittoor district, and the whole of Nellore district received heavy rainfall, while rains were also reported in Kadapa and Anantapuram districts, officials said.</p>.<p>At Raallavanka village in Renigunta mandal, three farmers who went to retrieve motors from their fields were caught in flood waters of a stream. While two men could be rescued, one person went missing.</p>.<p>Chittoor collector Bharat Gupta advised people not to venture into low lying areas.</p>.<p>Nellore district received an average rainfall of 7 cm. The Chennai-Kolkata highway was inundated with flood waters, stalling traffic movement.</p>.<p>Officials are preparing for heavy inflows in the Penna River. Somasila project is filled to the brim.</p>.<p>The rains and winds caused tree, electricity pole falls in Kovvur etc places.</p>.<p>Heavy rains in Tirumala, and boulder, tree falls on the ghat roads inconvenienced the pilgrims.</p>.<p>Chief Minister Jaganmohan Reddy reviewed the impact of Cyclone Nivar and directed the officials to take all necessary measures to control the damage.</p>.<p>Crop damage is reported from some places and assessment would be made after the rains subside.</p>