The woman, identified as M. Chandramma, became trapped after incessant downpours caused water levels in local water bodies to rise rapidly, turning the river into a dangerous torrent.
Cattle herders grazing near the riverbank were the first to notice Chandramma struggling in the swirling currents and immediately alerted nearby residents, prompting a swift response from authorities.
Officials from three departments converged on the scene; fire personnel, equipped with safety ropes, waded into the turbulent water to reach the victim and escorted her back to the riverbank, where she was reunited with her family.
Following the rescue, district officials issued strict advisories urging residents living along riverbanks to stay vigilant and avoid venturing near swollen streams, while field teams were directed to monitor low‑lying areas, vulnerable structures and rising water levels as the weather system persists.
The flooding follows heavy rainfall that has battered north‑coastal Andhra Pradesh under the influence of a deep depression over the Bay of Bengal, prompting authorities across the region to heighten precautionary measures.