Archive · 23 Aug 2025
Godavari River in Spate, Second Flood Warning Issued
The Godavari River is overflowing because of lots of rain.
Water levels are high, and officials have told people to be careful.
The river is sending a lot of water into the sea.
People who lived on islands in the river have been moved to a safe place.
The rain also caused damage to rice fields.
Authorities are helping by setting up a place for people to go to if they need help.
Godavari River is in full spate due to heavy rains, with a second flood warning in effect.
Approximately 1.3 million cusecs of floodwater are being discharged into the sea.
Officials relocated 294 residents from river islands to a relief camp.
Heavy rainfall submerged paddy seedlings, damaging crops across 390 hectares.
District officials established a control room and advised the public of contact information.
- Who
- Residents of river islands, district officials, and agricultural officials.
- What
- Flooding of the Godavari River and resulting impact, including evacuations and crop damage.
- When
- Ongoing, with specific details recorded on Friday.
- Where
- Dowleswaram, Rajamahendravaram and surrounding areas along the Godavari River in Andhra Pradesh.
- Why
- Due to heavy rainfall in the upper catchment areas, causing the river to swell and flood.
- Flood Warning
- Second warning
- Water Discharge
- Approximately 1.3 million cusecs
- Gauge Level (2 pm)
- 14.3 feet
- Pond Level (2 pm)
- 15.03 meters
- Evacuated Residents
- 294
- Damaged Crops
- 390 hectares
