Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam has announced that the VIP Break Darshan today has been canceled due to heavy rains in Tirumala Tirupati. The Devasthanam has asked the devotees to cooperate as no recommendation letters will be considered. A depression has formed over the Bay of Bengal. As it is currently moving towards South Andhra Pradesh, the Meteorological Department has announced heavy rains with strong winds till October 17. Accordingly, it has been raining heavily in Tirumala Tirupati since yesterday. Due to this, in front of Eyumalayan Temple, the water was stagnant as much as a carp's foot and was flowing like a river. Devotees who had darshan of Swami were severely affected. In this situation, a consultation meeting was held under the chairmanship of Syamala Rao, Administrative Officer of Tirupati Devasthan. In the meeting, matters such as rain situation and darshan were discussed in detail. Some important decisions were taken then. Accordingly, it has been announced that VIP break darshan will be held today. This decision has been taken keeping in mind the interests of the devotees. As the VIP Break Darshan has been cancelled, no letters of recommendation will be accepted from 15th October onwards. It has been informed that all the devotees should cooperate with the end of the devasthanam. According to the Meteorological Department, heavy rain may occur in various districts including South Coast, Rayalaseema, Kurnool, Chittoor, Tirupati. 55 km per hour Fishermen have been advised not to go to the sea to catch fish due to strong gale force winds. Schools and colleges in Andhra Pradesh have been given a 3-day holiday till tomorrow as the storm will move into the Arabian Sea and strengthen again after crossing the coast. VIP Break Darshan in Tirupati has been canceled due to heavy rainfall in Tirupati. 75,361 people visited Tirupati yesterday. 28,850 devotees made hair offerings. Collection of Rs 3.91 Crore Bills. Devotees who attended the free darshan directly had to wait for 20 hours to have darshan of Sami.