Visakhapatnam: Quick Facts

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Nov. 12, 2026

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Govardhan puja, Gau puja celebrated at Hare Krishna Vaikuntham • Nov. 10, 2026, 1:05 PM ET (The Hindu)

Cyclone Murasu: 12 flight services cancelled at Vijayawada; Visakhapatnam flights hit • Nov. 2, 2026, 1:48 AM ET (The Hindu)

Cyclone Murasu: List of flights cancelled to and from Chennai, Visakhapatnam, Vijayawada • Nov. 2, 2026, 1:13 AM ET (The Hindu)

Visakhapatnam’s air quality dips to ‘Poor’ category, AQI touches 254 • Oct. 25, 2026, 10:05 AM ET (The Hindu)

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Visakhapatnam harbor

Map of India and surrounding countries with a bold label and dot marking the location of Vishakhapatnam on the eastern coast along the Bay of Bengal. Neighboring countries and major water bodies are labeled, and a small inset globe highlights the region's position in Asia.

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