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Andhra Beach Gold Rush:  While the majority of people purchase gold from jewellery stores, the people of one Andhra Pradesh coastal town are discovering it naturally—on the beach. Yes, you heard it right. Residents of the East Godavari district's Uppada Beach are currently engaged in an exciting "gold rush," searching the beach for valuable gold beads and fragments that have washed up on the shore.

Locals and tourists alike were drawn to this peculiar occurrence. In search of gold nuggets, grains, and even ornaments, locals, particularly fishermen, have been using combs to sort through the beach sand.

Even though you could not anticipate discovering gold by simply strolling down the shore, the secret is concealed in the sand. The real treasure hunt starts when the glistening gold emerges from the disturbed sand following storms.

Uppada Beach is within the jurisdiction of the Kakinada revenue division. The region has recently drawn interest due to its potential to become a popular tourist destination in addition to its distinctive gold riches. Taking advantage of the area's natural beauty and local character, Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan recently proposed making Uppada and other beaches in the area popular tourist attractions worldwide.

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But this beach is also well-known for its lengthy history of gold discoveries. For years, people from the surrounding villages, such as Uppada and Suradapet in the U Kothapalli block, have been discovering gold beads and fragments in the sand. Fishermen in the area frequently discover solid gold chunks or entire decorations in addition to tiny gold grains.

The region's continuous coastline erosion is linked to the phenomenon. The sea has submerged numerous homes and even temples throughout the years, taking the gold goods they once held with it. Strong waves, particularly following storms, are increasingly washing these sturdy and hefty chunks back ashore.

Cyclone Nivar And Gold Rush

Cyclone Nivar, which struck the southern coast in November of this year and caused a great deal of damage and fatalities, was the catalyst for the most recent "gold rush." The seafloor was disturbed by the cyclone's high tide, which brought gold beads and fragments to the shore. When news spread, hundreds of people went to the beach in the hopes of finding gold. Local fishermen were the first to see the sparkling treasure.