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Severe flooding in the Godavari River has completely inundated island villages across East and West Godavari districts. The water level at Dowleswaram Barrage near Rajahmundry has risen to 13.6 feet, prompting authorities to prepare for a second flood warning. Officials are releasing massive amounts of water into the sea while monitoring inflows from tributaries in Maharashtra and Telangana. Meanwhile, a developing cyclonic storm in the Bay of Bengal threatens to worsen the situation with heavy rainfall expected across coastal districts.

Key Points: Godavari River Flood Fury Inundates Andhra Island Villages

  • Road connectivity to island villages snapped due to severe flooding
  • Water level at Dowleswaram Barrage rose to 13.6 feet with second warning likely
  • Authorities releasing 12.61 lakh cusecs of floodwater into the sea
  • Krishna River also receiving heavy inflows of 6.08 lakh cusecs
  • Low-lying areas across multiple districts placed on high alert
  • Cyclonic storm in Bay of Bengal may worsen flood situation
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Floods in Godavari River, island villages in Andhra inundated

Godavari River floods inundate island villages in Andhra Pradesh, snap road connectivity as water levels rise to 13.6 feet at Dowleswaram Barrage with second warning imminent.

"The inflows at Dowleswaram Barrage were 12.72 lakh cusecs - Prakhar Jain, APSDMA MD"

Amaravati, Oct 1

Island villages in Andhra Pradesh's East Godavari and West Godavari districts were inundated due to flood fury in the Godavari River.

Road connectivity to some island villages ('Lanka villages') was also snapped due to the floods.

The water level at Dowleswaram Cotton Barrage near Rajahmundry on Wednesday evening rose to 13.6 feet. Authorities were preparing to issue a second flood warning as the water level is likely to increase further.

Authorities were releasing 12.61 lakh cusecs of water into the sea. Officials say Godavari was receiving huge inflows as its tributaries in Maharashtra, Telangana, Dandakarnya, and adjoining areas were overflowing.

Water level at Bhadrachalam in Telangana rose to 44.90 feet on Wednesday evening. According to Andhra Pradesh State Disaster Management Authority (APSDMA) Managing Director, Prakhar Jain, the inflows at Dowleswaram Barrage were 12.72 lakh cusecs.

The Godavari delta and Polavaram backwater regions have been placed on high alert due to heavy inflows inundating low-lying areas of Eluru, Alluri Sitaramaraju, Konaseema, and East and West Godavari districts.

Meanwhile, the Krishna River was also receiving heavy inflows. According to the APSDMA, the inflows at Prakasam Barrage at Vijayawada were 6.08 lakh cusecs, and the second flood warning continues there.

The officials have advised people in low-lying areas to remain alert till the floods completely subside.

Andhra Pradesh Revenue Minister Anagani Satyaprasad held a review meeting with officials in Bapatla district on the floods in the Krishna River.

He directed officials to be on alert and shift people from low-lying areas to relief camps.

In view of the floods in the Krishna River, authorities have cancelled Hamsa Vahana Teppotsavam (float festival).

The decorated boat sails on the Godavari on Vijaya Dasami to mark the end of the Dasara celebrations on Indirakiladri.

The Irrigation Department has refused to give a 'No Objection Certificate' for Tesspotsavam in view of the floods.

Meanwhile, the low-pressure area in the west-central Bay of Bengal has intensified into a cyclonic storm and is likely to move in a north-northwest direction and intensify into a severe cyclonic storm. On Wednesday evening, it was centred approximately 400 km from Visakhapatnam, 420 km from Gopalpur (Odisha), and 500 km from Paradip (Odisha).

Under its influence, heavy rainfall is likely in some areas of Srikakulam, Vizianagaram, Parvathipuram Manyam, Visakhapatnam, and Anakapalli districts on Thursday.

Light to moderate rains are likely in Alluri Sitaramaraju, Kakinada, Konaseema, East Godavari, West Godavari, Eluru, Krishna, NTR, Guntur, Bapatla, and Prakasam districts.

- IANS

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Priya S
My relatives in Konaseema are really worried. The water levels are rising rapidly and now with the cyclonic storm warning, the situation might get worse. Hope the relief measures reach everyone in time.
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Sarah B
It's concerning that the float festival had to be cancelled, but safety first! 12.61 lakh cusecs is massive amount of water being released. Hope the authorities have proper evacuation plans in place.
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Vikram M
The timing couldn't be worse with the cyclonic storm approaching. We need better coordination between Andhra and Telangana governments for river management. This affects both states.
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Ananya R
While I appreciate the authorities being proactive, I wish there was more focus on long-term solutions rather than just relief measures every monsoon. Proper drainage and flood control infrastructure is needed.
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Michael C
The data in this article is quite detailed - 13.6 feet at Dowleswaram, 44.90 feet at Bhadrachalam. Hope the disaster management teams are well-equipped to handle this double threat of floods and cyclonic storm.

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