Flood alert sounded as Godavari crosses second warning level at Bhadrachalam
The Godavari River has crossed the second flood warning level at Bhadrachalam, leading to local flooding and the disruption of road connectivity. Authorities have deployed relief teams and established control rooms to manage the situation as water levels continue to rise.
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Timely reporting on flood levels is critical for public safety and disaster management in vulnerable regions.
The Godavari River crossed the second flood warning level of 48 feet at Bhadrachalam in Bhadradri Kothagudem district at 3.48 p.m. on Friday following heavy inflows from the upper reaches, prompting a flood alert in the Bhadrachalam Agency and other parts of the district.
Swollen streams disrupted road connectivity between Charla and Venkatapuram and several other parts of the Agency. Backwaters from the river surrounded the Annadhana Satram (Choultry) in Bhadrachalam, while officials deployed heavy-duty pumps to drain stagnant water from areas surrounding the Vista Complex near the Sri Sitaramachandra Swamy temple.
The river level stood at around 49.5 feet at 6 p.m., with nearly 12.24 lakh cusecs of floodwater flowing downstream. The water level is expected to rise by a few feet before receding as rainfall has eased in the upper reaches over the past 24 hours, sources said.
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