Archive · 24 Sep 2026
Naidu Orders Andhra Pradesh To Capture Rainwater Amid Forecasts
Andhra Pradesh has received heavy rain in many districts.
Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu asked officials to save as much of this water as possible.
They will try to fill reservoirs, tanks and other water bodies.
Water was already flowing into Prakasam Barrage, and more water is expected in several reservoirs.
Officials are watching rivers and reservoirs because some warning levels may be reached between September 25 and 27.
Naidu also asked the government to prepare for the effects of El Niño.
He suggested better soil care, different crops, biochar and natural farming.
He wants computers, satellite information and data to help officials make better decisions.
He also discussed schools, electricity, agriculture and sports programs.
Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu directed officials to fill reservoirs, tanks and other water bodies with available rainwater across Andhra Pradesh.
About 11,000 cusecs was flowing into Prakasam Barrage, while officials expected rising inflows into several Godavari-basin and North Coastal Andhra reservoirs.
Officials forecast warning levels at Gotta, Bhadrachalam, Dowleswaram and Kuntha between September 25 and 27.
Naidu ordered measures to reduce El Niño’s effects, including soil testing, alternative crops, biochar, natural farming and technology-based advisories.
He also directed officials to expand AI and data analytics, improve school and electricity services, and prepare an annual sports calendar including village competitions.
- Who
- Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu, state officials and the administration.
- What
- Naidu reviewed rainfall, water inflows, reservoir management, El Niño preparedness and data-driven governance, and issued directions on water storage and public services.
- When
- During a review meeting following rainfall over the previous three days; projected warning levels were discussed for September 25-27.
- Where
- Across Andhra Pradesh, including the Krishna and Godavari deltas, North Coastal Andhra and the Real-Time Governance Centre.
- Why
- To store available rainwater, prepare for rising river and reservoir levels, reduce climate-related impacts and improve government decision-making.
- Rainfall impact
- Heavy rainfall was recorded in 16 districts, including Visakhapatnam, Anakapalli, Vizianagaram, Srikakulam, Kakinada, the Godavari districts, Eluru, Krishna and NTR.
- Prakasam Barrage inflow
- Around 11,000 cusecs was flowing into the barrage from the Munneru and other catchment areas.
- Yeleru Reservoir
- Naidu directed officials to use Godavari flows to fill Yeleru Reservoir with 24 TMC of water.
- Expected Yeleru inflow
- Officials estimated inflows of 21,200-26,500 cusecs.
- Warning forecasts
- Gotta could reach Warning Level-I on September 25; Bhadrachalam, Kuntha and Dowleswaram were expected to reach warning levels between September 26 and 27.
- Electricity consumption
- State electricity consumption was reported at 287.214 million units.
- Upcoming programme
- The foundation stone for the Indian School of Agriculture and the Rayalaseema horticulture-hub programme are planned for October 2.