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Flood Warnings Lifted as Godavari, Krishna Flows Recede, Relief Efforts Press On

Officials report easing levels after peak releases from saturated reservoirs.

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A wide view of Dowleswaram Barrage on the Godavari River, showing strong water flow beneath the long bridge-like structure with multiple pillars and gates. The cloudy sky and greenery in the background add to the scene, while vehicles can be seen moving on the road atop the barrage.
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Overview

  • At Dowleswaram, discharge fell to 9.31 lakh cusecs by 9 p.m. on Saturday and the first flood warning was withdrawn at 7 p.m., according to officials.
  • At Bhadrachalam, authorities ended the second warning on Friday and later withdrew the first warning on Saturday as levels continued to drop.
  • On the Krishna, outflows eased to 3.92 lakh cusecs at Prakasam Barrage on Saturday evening, with precautionary measures maintained downstream.
  • Konaseema reported 928 homes inundated affecting over 3,300 people, and about 4,700 families in 41 Polavaram submergence villages were impacted, with 17 roads under water and 21 boats delivering supplies.
  • Four NDRF and eight SDRF teams were deployed and Rs 16 crore was sanctioned for relief as Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu ordered verified alerts and round-the-clock vigilance.