Godavari crosses first danger level at Bhadrachalam

The Godavari River crossed the first danger mark at Bhadrachalam on Friday morning, with water levels reaching 44 ft and a flow of 9,74,666 cusecs, The Hans India reports. The rising waters have submerged the Kalyanakatta tonsuring centre and bathing ghats, prompting authorities to issue the first danger warning. Officials expect the water level to rise further by evening.

District authorities have asked people in Lanka villages to remain alert, and revenue and disaster management teams are on standby to evacuate low-lying areas. People have been advised not to approach the river. Meanwhile, reservoirs across Telangana, including Sriramsagar, Mid Manair, Singur, Yellampalli, and Jurala, are receiving heavy inflows after three days of continuous rain. Inflow into the Kadem project has, however, decreased.

At Kaleshwaram in Jayashankar Bhupalpally district, the Godavari was flowing at 11.290 metres and is expected to cross the first danger mark soon, likely triggering another warning. Officials continue to monitor the situation.