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Heavy Rains Swell Vamsadhara, Nagavali; Officials Warn Residents
Heavy rain fell across Andhra Pradesh for three days.
The rain was linked to a recent deep depression.
This caused rivers, streams and ponds to fill with more water.
The Vamsadhara and Nagavali rivers are receiving large amounts of floodwater.
Officials warned people living near the rivers to be careful.
They said swimming and fishing could be dangerous.
Warning levels have been issued at Narayanapuram and Gotta Barrage.
Emergency teams are ready to help if problems occur.
Three days of heavy rain have swollen ponds, streams and rivers in Andhra Pradesh, particularly North Andhra.
Floodwater inflows are rising in the Vamsadhara and Nagavali rivers, prompting safety warnings for nearby residents.
A second warning level is active at Narayanapuram, where inflows and outflows each reached 76,000 cusecs.
At Gotta Barrage, the first warning level continues, with 43,860 cusecs entering and 46,197 cusecs leaving.
Emergency teams are on standby, while officials warned against swimming and fishing in the rivers.
- Who
- Andhra Pradesh Disaster Management Authority managing director Prakhar Jain warned residents living near the rivers.
- What
- Officials reported rising floodwater in the Vamsadhara and Nagavali rivers and issued safety warnings.
- Where
- Andhra Pradesh, especially North Andhra and Srikakulam district, including Narayanapuram, Thotapalli and Gotta Barrage.
- When
- Friday, after three days of heavy rainfall.
- Why
- Heavy rainfall associated with a recent deep depression increased river inflows and raised flood risks.
Key facts
- Affected rivers
- Vamsadhara and Nagavali
- Rainfall period
- Three days of heavy rain
- Narayanapuram status
- Second warning level; inflows and outflows were 76,000 cusecs
- Gotta Barrage status
- First warning level continuing
- Thotapalli figures
- Nagavali inflows were 24,639 cusecs and outflows were 23,250 cusecs
- Gotta Barrage figures
- Vamsadhara inflows were 43,860 cusecs and outflows were 46,197 cusecs
- Emergency response
- Emergency teams are on standby
Quotes
Prakhar Jain
Managing director of the Andhra Pradesh Disaster Management Authority
“Floodwater inflows are rising in Vamsadhara and Nagavalli rivers due to heavy rains. Riparian inhabitants should take precautions. Swimming in rivers and fishing is dangerous.”
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