Overview

• APSDMA reported sharp rises on Saturday, with the Godavari at Bhadrachalam reaching 44.6 feet.
• At Dowleswaram, inflow and outflow stood near 10.11 lakh cusecs in the evening, and a first-level warning was in effect.
• Prakasam Barrage recorded about 3.83–3.87 lakh cusecs by early evening in Vijayawada, with authorities preparing for higher flows.
• APSDMA said a first-level warning would be issued through the night and signaled a possible second-level alert by Sunday night or Monday.
• District control rooms were activated and residents in low-lying areas were urged to stay vigilant, with light-to-moderate rain forecast on Sunday and a Bay of Bengal low-pressure system possible by Wednesday.