Archive · 31 Oct 2025
Severe Flooding Hits Krishna River and Muneru Stream
Heavy rains and a cyclone caused the Krishna River to flood significantly.
The water level at Prakasam Barrage rose very high, leading officials to issue danger warnings.
Because so much water was coming in, they had to release a lot of it, and traffic on canals was reduced.
The Muneru stream also flooded, making it dangerous for people in about 42 villages.
Roads in some villages became underwater, stopping traffic and even flooding a temple.
Officials are closely monitoring the situation as the floodwaters continue to rise.
The Krishna River is experiencing severe flooding due to heavy upstream rains and Cyclone Montha.
The Prakasam Barrage recorded outflow exceeding 567,000 cusecs, prompting a second danger warning.
Inflow and outflow at Prakasam Barrage reached 582,710 cusecs by 8 PM, with predictions of exceeding 600,000 cusecs.
The Muneru stream has become hazardous, impacting 42 villages in NTR district's Vatsavai, Nandigama, and Penuganchiprol mandals.
Traffic disruptions occurred at the Penuganchiprol and Lingala causeways, and a temple was inundated.
- Who
- Officials, residents of affected villages
- What
- Severe flooding in Krishna River and Muneru Stream, leading to danger warnings and traffic disruptions.
- When
- Thursday
- Where
- Prakasam Barrage, NTR district (Vatsavai, Nandigama, Penuganchiprol mandals), causeways at Penuganchiprol and Lingala.
- Why
- Heavy rains upstream and Cyclone Montha causing increased inflow to the Krishna River and swelling of the Muneru stream.
Official Warnings
Impact on Communities
Danger Levels
Official Warnings
Officials issued a second danger warning as floodwaters at Prakasam Barrage reached 567,000 cusecs and were predicted to exceed 600,000 cusecs.
Impact on Communities
The rising waters led to traffic disruptions, with causeways at Penuganchiprol and Lingala becoming submerged, and a local temple being inundated.
Area Affected
Official Warnings
The surge in water levels was significant, with both inflow and outflow at Prakasam Barrage reaching 582,710 cusecs by 8 PM.
Impact on Communities
Forty-two villages in the NTR district's Vatsavai, Nandigama, and Penuganchiprol mandals were severely affected by the hazardous Muneru stream.
- Krishna River Inflow/Outflow (approx. 8 PM)
- 582,710 cusecs
- Munneru Stream Impact
- Hazardous levels affecting 42 villages in Vatsavai, Nandigama, and Penuganchiprol mandals.
- Causeways Affected
- Penuganchiprol and Lingala
- Temple Inundated
- Kashi Vishweswara Swamy temple at Penuganchiprol causeway
Sources
Sriramsagar, Nizamsagar Project Gates Lifted Due To Heavy Inflows
14 Crest Gates Of NSP Lifted By 5 Feet
Krishna Rising Alarmingly
Nimmala alerts officials on flood in Krishna river
2nd flood warning issued at Prakasam Barrage
Shifting of people from low-lying areas ordered in VIJ
Constant vigil on Munneru, Krishna flood: Collector
