VISAKHAPATNAM: A rip current warning system has been installed at Rushikonda Beach in Visakhapatnam to develop techniques for automatically detecting the currents and explore the possibilities of ...

Visakhapatnam: Coastal erosion in Visakhapatnam, which has been a subject of discussion over the past two years, has stormed a new location on Monday: The Rushikonda beach. The heavy tides ...

Visakhapatnam: SAMUDRA programme to develop an automated rip current alert system at Rushikonda Beach On an average, at least 15 people are dying per year in the main beaches in Visakhapatnam ...

Of these, RK beach, Bheemili beach, and Rushikonda beach, besides Yarada beach have become death traps. The data indicate that 60 people drowned at RK beach alone in the last six years," Girish added.

At Rushikonda beach, on the right side of the water sports area, and a few feet away on the right side of marine police tower, there are strong and permanent rip current zones.

Rushikonda Beach had received a grant of Rs 7.35 crore from the Centre for undertaking Blue Flag certification works, with development projects carried out over a period of two years.

The biggest high tide during the current season was experienced when a group of students of GITAM University was swept away by a strong current near Rushikonda beach on Wednesday.

They acknowledged the challenges posed by the beach’s high visitor volume, stating, “Rushikonda Beach attracts higher footfall compared to other Blue Flag beaches in India, with up to 70,000 ...

Rushikonda Beach is rightfully crowned as the liveliest holiday destination in the Andhra Pradesh state. Location : State/District. Rushikonda Beach is located in the state of Andhra Pradesh in India, ...