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Godavari River Nears First Flood Warning Level, Authorities Alert

Godavari River Nears First Flood Warning Level, Authorities Alert
Godavari Set to Cross First Flood Warning Level; AP on High Alert · deccanchronicle.com

The Godavari River in India is getting very full because of a lot of rain.

The water level is almost high enough to be a warning that a flood might happen.

The river’s big dam, called the Sir Arthur Cotton Barrage, is letting a lot of water go out into the sea.

The state government has told people in six districts to be careful and has sent special teams to help if there is a flood.

They also set up phone lines so people can call for help.

The river flows out through three places: Antarvedi, Bodasakurru, and Yanam.

The officials are watching the river closely to keep everyone safe.

Key facts

River
Godavari
First warning level
11.75 feet
Second warning level
13.75 feet
Discharge at first warning
10–11 lakh cusecs
Discharge at second warning
≈13 lakh cusecs
Alerted districts
6 (East Godavari, Dr B.R. Ambedkar Konaseema, Kakinada, West Godavari, Eluru, Polavaram)
Deployed teams
3 NDRF + 3 SDRF
Helpline numbers
112, 1070, 1800-425-0101

Quotes

G. Srinivas

Godavari river conservator

“"We expect the water level at the barrage to reach the first warning level between 4 a.m. and 5 a.m. on Saturday. Subsequently, it may rise to the second warning level of 13.75 feet, with a discharge of around 13 lakh cusecs."”
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