Archive · 30 Sep 2025
Flood Warnings Issued as Rivers Krishna, Godavari Swell
Heavy rains are causing the Godavari and Krishna rivers to swell.
Water is being released from dams upstream into the rivers, and officials are closely watching the situation.
A large amount of water is flowing through the Sir Arthur Cotton Barrage on the Godavari.
At the same time, water is being released from the Prakasam Barrage on the Krishna.
Local rain is also adding to the water levels.
A second warning has been issued because of high water levels, and emergency teams are ready to help.
Rivers Godavari and Krishna are experiencing high water levels.
The Sir Arthur Cotton Barrage on Godavari is discharging 9.77 lakh cusecs.
Prakasam Barrage on Krishna is discharging about 6.4 lakh cusecs.
Second flood warning remains in effect at Prakasam Barrage.
NDRF and SDRF teams are prepared for rescue operations.
- Who
- Authorities
- What
- Managing flood situation; Issuing warnings
- When
- Monday (ongoing)
- Where
- Krishna and Godavari Rivers (Vijayawada area)
- Why
- Heavy rain-fed inflows from upstream areas
Residents
Government/Authorities
Risk
Residents
Potential threat to life and property.
Government/Authorities
Taking precautionary measures, issuing warnings, and deploying rescue teams.
- Godavari River Discharge
- 9.77 lakh cusecs (Sir Arthur Cotton Barrage)
- Krishna River Discharge
- 6.4 lakh cusecs (Prakasam Barrage)
- Additional Krishna Inflow
- 30,000-40,000 cusecs (local catchment)
- Flood Warning Status
- Second warning in Krishna at Prakasam Barrage
- Emergency Teams
- 2 NDRF and 4 SDRF teams on standby
Sources
High Alert on Godavari Banks As SRSP Releases 5 Lakh Cusecs of Water
Srisailam Discharges Massive Outflows
AP CM Warns Of Critical Floods In Krishna, Godavari; Orders Urgent Water Management
Floodwater Inflows Stable in Krishna, Godavari Rivers, 2nd Level Warning at Prakasam Barrage
Second flood warning issued at Prakasam Barrage
