Archive · 15 Aug 2025
Floodwater Released from Reservoirs in Krishna Basin
Heavy rains caused reservoirs to fill up.
Authorities are letting out a lot of water to prevent flooding.
Water is being released from dams like Nagarjuna Sagar and Srisailam.
The Prakasam Barrage is also releasing a huge amount of water.
Officials in nearby districts are watching the situation closely.
More rain is expected, so they are preparing for more water.
Authorities are releasing large volumes of floodwater from reservoirs in the Krishna basin.
More than 2.37 lakh cusecs of water were released from the Nagarjuna Sagar reservoir.
Over 1.97 lakh cusecs were discharged from Srisailam.
Outflows at the Prakasam Barrage reached over 5.50 lakh cusecs.
The Krishna and Guntur district administrations are on high alert.
- Who
- Authorities in charge of reservoirs and district administrations.
- What
- Authorities are releasing large volumes of floodwater from reservoirs.
- When
- Thursday
- Where
- Krishna basin, including Nagarjuna Sagar, Srisailam, and Prakasam Barrage.
- Why
- Due to heavy rains and reservoirs reaching full capacity.
Public Concerns
Government Response
Flood Damage
Public Concerns
Risk of flooding and potential damage.
Government Response
Governmental preparedness and disaster response.
- Location
- Krishna Basin
- Event
- Floodwater Release
- Reservoirs Releasing Water
- Nagarjuna Sagar, Srisailam, Pulichintala
- Prakasam Barrage Outflow
- 5.50 lakh cusecs
- Contributing Factors
- Heavy rainfall in Maharashtra, Karnataka and Pulichintala catchment areas.
Sources
Nagarjuna Sagar brims, 26 gates opened
All 26 Gates Of Nagarjunasagar Project Opened
Irrigation Projects Witness Record Inflows
Bahubali Motors Pump Water to Mid Manair Dam
Heavy Rains Swell Musi, Flood Areas
Khammam Reservoirs Full After Heavy Rains
Osmansagar Gates Remain Shut
Officials told to monitor flood situation
