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Like Tamil Nadu and Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh is also witnessing heavy downpour from last one week. Anantapur, Godavari, Chittoor, Kadapa, Machilipatnam and Nellore are among the worst-affected districts, where incessant rains led to inundation of low-lying areas in towns and villages. Anantapur, Godavari, Chittoor, Kadapa, Machilipatnam and Nellore are among the worst-affected districts, where incessant rains led to inundation of low-lying areas in towns and villages. According to reports, Tirupati is also under the grip of knee-deep water, as torrential rains have created havoc in the state. As per the India Meteorological Department (IMD) report, perpetual rains are expected in Andhra Pradesh, as another low pressure area is building up in the Bay of Bengal. Due to the trail of destruct