Nidamanuru, Vijayawada

The Andhra Pradesh government has launched an AI-powered 'City Flood Alert' system in Vijayawada to predict urban waterlogging and flash floods. Developed with IIT Gandhinagar, the system provides 48-hour rainfall forecasts and identifies drainage risks.

Union Minister highlighted that the construction of the Vijayawada airport terminal is on track for completion before the Dasara festival. This development is part of broader national infrastructure growth aimed at reshaping India's connectivity landscape, which will improve air travel accessibility and boost regional economic activity.

The foundation stone for the Nidamarru Railway Over Bridge (ROB) was laid, a ₹142-crore project expected to significantly improve connectivity between Mangalagiri, Amaravati, Tadikonda, and surrounding villages. This ROB will replace a level crossing that causes long delays due to frequent train movement, aiming to reduce crossing time from 10-15 minutes to about one minute.

The Vijayawada Municipal Corporation (VMC) has reported tax collections of approximately INR 267 crore for the financial year 2025-26, surpassing its target of INR 265 crore.The improved tax collection is expected to support the VMC's expenditure on essential services like water supply, sanitation, and urban infrastructure, potentially leading to better civic amenities.

Google has officially broken ground on its India AI hub in Visakhapatnam, marking the start of a significant data center and infrastructure buildout. The project, a collaboration with AdaniConneX and Nxtra by Airtel, includes three data center campuses with a combined capacity approaching one gigawatt. This initiative is part of Google's $15 billion investment plan in India

The Vijayawada Municipal Corporation (VMC) has prepared a draft proposal to increase the number of wards from 64 to 86. This delimitation aims to ensure each ward has an electorate of approximately 8,000 to 10,000 citizens. The draft will be made public for suggestions before finalization, potentially leading to better representation and service delivery in local governance.

The Amaravati Inner Ring Road (IRR) project, involving a 96.2 km long and 75-meter wide road, will be executed under a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model. The government has allocated ₹40,847 crore for Amaravati's trunk road infrastructure and other capital works. Tenders have been issued for 45 trunk roads, with construction aiming for completion by April 2027.