Riverfront works threaten Godavari embankment at Rajamahendravaram, says former MP
Former MP Margani Bharat has raised concerns regarding the safety of the Godavari river embankment due to ongoing riverfront development projects. He claims that unscientific construction and poor maintenance are causing erosion and flooding in low-lying areas.
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Infrastructure projects near major rivers require careful environmental planning to prevent catastrophic flooding and loss of property.
YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) national spokesperson and former Rajamahendravaram MP Margani Bharat has said the riverfront works posed a major threat to the embankment of the Godavari in Rajamahendravaram city. The riverfront development and beautification works are in progress as part of creating additional facilities for the Godavari Pushkarams in 2026.
In a release, Mr. Bharat said: “The embankment of the river Godavari has been eroding since August 2 due to a huge inflow of flood water into the Godavari river near Markandeya temple area, where the officials concerned attempted to guard it by placing sand bags.”
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