Archive · 1 Jul 2025
Godavari River Swells as Maharashtra Opens Babli Gates
Heavy rains have caused the Godavari river to rise at Basar, after authorities in Maharashtra opened the Babli project gates.
The Kadam irrigation project also received a lot of water.
Farmers are happy because the rain helps their crops, but some are upset about getting enough fertilizer.
Roads got damaged, making it harder to travel.
Some people are waiting for the water in streams to go down before they can go home.
Godavari's water flow increased at Basar after Babli project gates opened.
Kadam irrigation project also received significant inflows due to rainfall.
Farmers welcomed the timely rains, aiding crop growth, especially cotton.
Some farmers protested for urea supplies, despite official assurances.
Heavy rains damaged gravel roads, hindering travel across the district.
- Who
- Farmers, Adivasi communities.
- What
- Water flow in the Godavari increased at Basar.
- When
- Tuesday, and over the 24 hours leading up to 8 am on Wednesday.
- Where
- Basar, Adilabad district, India.
- Why
- Heavy rains in Adilabad, Nirmal, Bhainsa, Ichoda, and upstream Maharashtra.
Farmers Demanding Urea
Agriculture Officials
Urea Supply
Farmers Demanding Urea
Farmers protested to demand urea supplies.
Agriculture Officials
Agriculture officials insisted that Adilabad district has sufficient stock.
- Affected River
- Godavari
- Location
- Basar, Adilabad
- Cause
- Opening of Babli gates, heavy rainfall
- Rainfall amount
- 245.4 mm total in the district
- Average Rainfall
- 13.6 mm per station
