Authorities sound alert as Godavari continues to rise at Dowleswaram, nears first warning mark
Authorities are monitoring rising water levels at the Dowleswaram Barrage as the Godavari river nears the first warning mark. Meanwhile, relief and restoration efforts are underway in flood-affected villages in the Eluru district.
Why it matters
Effective flood management and infrastructure restoration are critical for public safety and the recovery of communities affected by seasonal monsoon flooding.
The Godavari continued to rise on Sunday, with the water level at the Dowleswaram Barrage touching 42.10 feet at 7 p.m, 0.90 feet below the first warning mark.
The first warning level is fixed at 43 feet, when the water release from Bhadrachalam in Telangana reaches 9,32,288 cusecs. The second warning level is 48 feet, with a discharge of 11,44,645 cusecs, while the third warning level is 53 feet, when the river carries 14,26,684 cusecs of water.
Authorities are closely monitoring the flood situation in the Godavari basin, particularly in the low-lying areas, as heavy inflows continue from the upstream regions.
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