Archive · 31 Jul 2026
Godavari Near Third Warning Level, Mulugu on High Alert
The Godavari River in Mulugu district is getting very high because of heavy rain upstream.
At a place called Ramannagudem, the water is almost at the dangerous third warning level.
The district collector, Borkhade Hemant Sahadeva Rao, has put the area on high alert and told people to stay inside for a few days.
He also said that a big water project called Sammakka Sagar is getting a lot of floodwater and is letting it out through gates.
Officials are watching low‑lying villages, keeping night patrols, and readying evacuation centers with food, water, and medicine.
If anyone needs help, they can call a 24‑hour helpline at 1800‑425‑7109.
Godavari water level at Ramannagudem reached 75.47 ft, close to the third warning mark of 75.82 ft.
District Collector Borkhade Hemant Sahadeva Rao has placed Mulugu district on high alert and urged residents to stay vigilant.
Sammakka Sagar Project at Tupakulagudem is receiving 14,03,500 cusecs of floodwater and discharging the same amount through spillway gates.
Officials are monitoring low‑lying areas, maintaining night patrols, and preparing evacuation centers with basic services.
Residents are advised to stay indoors for 2–3 days, avoid rivers, and use the 24‑hour helpline 1800‑425‑7109 for emergencies.
- Who
- District Collector Borkhade Hemant Sahadeva Rao and Mulugu district authorities
- What
- Rising Godavari flood levels near the third warning mark and high‑alert measures
- When
- As of 2 pm on Friday
- Where
- Ramannagudem, Mulugu district, Godavari River
- Why
- Heavy rains upstream causing water levels to rise
- Water level at Ramannagudem
- 75.47 ft (16.97 m)
- First warning level
- 73.32 ft
- Second warning level
- 74.32 ft
- Third warning level
- 75.82 ft (17.32 m)
- Inflow at Sammakka Sagar
- 14,03,500 cusecs
- Emergency helpline
- 1800‑425‑7109