The ASR district blast that killed seven people near Peechu Mamidi village in Andhra Pradesh’s Alluri Sitarama Raju district has also damaged several nearby tribal homes, leaving families seeking immediate government assistance to make their houses safe and weatherproof.
The explosion occurred near the village in Pinnakota panchayat, under Ananthagiri mandal. According to the report by Deccan Chronicle, the blast was reportedly linked to workers pouring diesel into a vehicle while gelatine sticks were stored nearby. The incident killed seven people and sent shockwaves through surrounding habitations.
Several houses located about 20 metres from the blast site suffered extensive damage. Residents said roof sheets were blown away, while walls developed deep cracks and, in some cases, large openings. The damage has left homes exposed and raised immediate concerns about whether they remain safe for occupation.
Many villagers had gone to nearby hills for cultivation when the explosion occurred. They returned after hearing the blast and found their houses damaged. Residents told Deccan Chronicle that they were particularly worried about how their families would manage if rain entered through the damaged roofs or if weakened walls deteriorated further.
The affected families include residents such as Chinta Banni and Korra Jammulu, who have appealed to the ASR district collector to visit Peechu Mamidi and assess the damage. They have sought compensation for the losses and asked the government to provide new houses to families whose homes have been severely damaged.
Residents have also demanded immediate supplies of roofing sheets and cement so that houses requiring repair can be secured. Many families in the village are already facing financial difficulties, according to the report, making it difficult for them to undertake reconstruction or substantial repairs without public assistance.
The blast has therefore created two linked administrative tasks: responding to the deaths and investigating the circumstances that led to the explosion, while also assessing damage to civilian homes and determining the support required by affected families. For households living close to the site, restoration is not limited to replacing roof sheets; the condition of cracked and opened walls will also need to be examined before repairs are undertaken.
The residents’ appeal now rests with the district administration, which they want to visit the village, document the damage and provide compensation, repair materials or replacement housing according to the severity of each case. The report does not state that a government assessment or compensation decision has yet been announced.
