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Eluru District Reservoirs Overflow After Heavy Rains, Flooding Areas
Imagine it has been raining a lot in Eluru district!
The rivers and reservoirs, like Tammileru and Yerrakalva, are now full and overflowing.
This is causing floods in some areas.
Officials are helping people move to safer places and warning them to be careful.
They have asked everyone to call 112 if they need help.
Police are making sure everyone stays safe, especially away from flooded bridges and roads.
The authorities are working hard to protect people and prevent any accidents during this flood.
Reservoirs in Eluru district are overflowing due to heavy rains.
Yerrakalva is flowing at a dangerous level, prompting alerts.
Residents of Jangareddygudem and Koyyalagudem mandals have been warned.
Officials are shifting people to safer locations and providing assistance.
Police are taking steps to ensure no loss of life and warning people of hazards.
- Who
- Officials and residents of Eluru district
- What
- Heavy rains caused reservoirs to overflow, leading to floods in several areas.
- Where
- Eluru district, including Jangareddygudem and Koyyalagudem mandals
- When
- Recent days
- Why
- Heavy rains in the region, including from River Godavari
Key facts
- Affected Water Bodies
- Tammileru, Yerrakalva, Kolleru
- Gonelavagu inflow
- 6,296 cusecs
- Gonelavagu outflow
- 5,123 cusecs
- Yerrakalva Danger Level
- 82.30 metres
- Emergency Contact
- Dial 112
Quotes
Eluru district collector K. Vetri Selvi
The Eluru district collector
“due to the recent heavy rains and floods in River Godavari, Tammileru, Yerrakalva, Godavari coastal areas and Kolleru have been affected by floods.”
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“people can dial 112 in case they face trouble from flood waters and need help.”
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SP Pratap Shiva Kishore
District superintendent of police
“the police department is fully prepared to prevent any loss of life.”
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“It is extremely dangerous to travel over causeways when flood waters are flowing.”
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