Archive · 3 Oct 2026
Tiger Sighting Raises Fear in Polavaram Submergence Villages
People in villages near the Polavaram project are worried because a tiger has reportedly been on a nearby hill for several days.
The hill is called Poodipalli hill.
The Godavari River is high, which may make it harder for the tiger to leave and harder for forest workers to reach it.
Many families have moved to new homes, but they still return to their old villages to farm, fish and do other work.
Fishermen are especially worried about going out on the river.
Officials are watching as best they can and have asked people to be careful.
They advised residents not to walk alone in quiet, isolated places.
Residents in several Polavaram project submergence villages are worried about a tiger reportedly staying on Poodipalli hill for four days.
Forest officials said high Godavari water levels may be limiting the tiger’s movement and hindering access for monitoring.
Fishermen are concerned about entering the river, while residents continue to visit old villages for farming and other work.
Reports of the tiger have made people reluctant to go near Poodipalli, Paragasanipadu, Seethapallivagu and A Veeravaram.
Officials advised residents to stay alert, avoid travelling alone through isolated areas and take extra care.
- Who
- Residents, fishermen and forest officials in the Polavaram project submergence area.
- What
- A tiger has reportedly stayed on Poodipalli hill, prompting safety concerns.
- When
- For the past few days; the tiger was reported to have been on the hill for four days.
- Where
- Poodipalli hill in Devipatnam mandal and nearby Polavaram submergence villages.
- Why
- Residents continue to visit the old villages for farming, fishing and other livelihood activities, while high river levels complicate monitoring and movement.
- Reported location
- Poodipalli hill, Devipatnam mandal
- Reported duration
- Four days
- Nearby areas mentioned
- Poodipalli, Paragasanipadu, Seethapallivagu and A Veeravaram
- River conditions
- The Godavari is flowing at high levels around Poodipalli
- Monitoring challenge
- Swollen river conditions are making it difficult for forest personnel to reach the hillock
- Official advice
- Stay alert, avoid travelling alone through isolated areas and take extra care