Inflows improved in Nagavali, Vamsadhara and other rivers after a gap of 2.5 months
Rivers in the Srikakulam and Vizianagaram districts of Andhra Pradesh have seen significant water inflows following recent rains, ending a 2.5-month dry spell. This development is expected to support local agriculture and improve drinking water availability for residents.
Why it matters
The recovery of water levels in these regions is critical for local food security and the livelihoods of farmers who were previously threatened by drought conditions.
Many rivers in Srikakulam and Vizianagaram districts have been receiving significant amounts of water with the incessant rains in their catchment areas located on the Andhra-Odisha border. The rivers which were almost dried up completely about a week ago with the impact of El Niño , are now seen with a constant flow of water.
It is a blessing in disguise for the farmers who were worried about the standing crops which needed more water.
As per the latest data provided by the irrigation department, the Gotta barrage constructed on the Vamsadhara River received 15, 647 cusecs of water and the same quantity of water was released for the benefit of crops.
Thotapalli project constructed on the Nagavali River has sufficient quantity of water with the continuous inflows into the river from its catchment areas.
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