Andhra records 45-50 rip current deaths annually, experts stress awareness and AI-based monitoring

VISAKHAPATNAM: Andhra Pradesh records an average of 45 to 50 deaths every year due to rip currents, underlining the need for improved coastal safety measures, public awareness and scientific interventions to prevent drowning incidents.

According to official data, 69 people lost their lives due to rip currents in 2023. The number came down to 39 in 2024, but fatalities continue along the State’s coastline, including among fishermen and beach visitors.