Archive · 22 Aug 2025
Prakasam Barrage Overflows, Gates Open Due to Flooding
Heavy rains have caused a river to swell, and the place where water is kept is overflowing.
To handle the extra water, they've opened all the gates of the place that keeps the water.
People are being warned because the water levels are high, and boat trips have been stopped.
The amount of water has gone down since the worst of the rain.
Prakasam Barrage reached full capacity due to inflows.
All 69 gates of the Barrage were opened to release water.
A first danger warning was issued on Tuesday.
Floodwater levels have decreased by 80,000 cusecs since Thursday.
Tourist boat services to Bhavani Island have been suspended.
- Who
- Officials are monitoring the situation and issuing alerts.
- What
- Prakasam Barrage reached full capacity leading to gate openings.
- When
- The first danger warning was issued on Tuesday.
- Where
- Prakasam Barrage
- Why
- Due to inflows from the Pulichintala project.
Local Residents
Officials
Safety and Risk Mitigation
Local Residents
Concerned about the rising water levels and potential risks to their homes and livelihoods.
Officials
Officials are actively managing the situation and issuing timely warnings.
- Barrage
- Prakasam Barrage
- Gates Lifted
- 69
- Warning Issued
- First danger warning
- Water Level Change
- 80,000 cusecs decrease since Thursday
- Suspended Service
- Tourist boat services to Bhavani Island
Sources
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Godavari river in spate at Bhadrachalam
Godavari reaches dangerous levels
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