Archive · 3 Aug 2026
Godavari Flood Begins to Recede at Dowleswaram
The Godavari River in India was very high and caused a flood.
On Sunday, the water level was still high but it started to go down after 5 pm.
The river was still above the danger level, so officials warned people in low places to stay careful.
The flood was expected to get better by Monday evening if the water keeps falling.
The authorities are watching the river all the time and are releasing water into the sea to keep the flood under control.
The Godavari flood at Dowleswaram Barrage began to recede on Sunday evening.
Gauge level was 14.60 ft and surplus discharge 14,11,474 cusecs at 7 pm.
Flood peaked early Sunday, then fell after 5 pm as inflows declined.
Officials expect the flood to ease by Monday evening if the trend continues.
People in low‑lying areas are advised to remain cautious until the warning level is withdrawn.
- Who
- Irrigation authorities and district administration
- What
- The Godavari flood is receding after peaking on Sunday
- When
- Sunday evening, with easing expected by Monday evening
- Where
- Sir Arthur Cotton Barrage at Dowleswaram, Rajamahendravaram
- Why
- Heavy inflows from upper reaches have begun to decline
- River
- Godavari
- Location
- Sir Arthur Cotton Barrage, Dowleswaram
- Gauge level (7 pm)
- 14.60 ft
- Surplus discharge
- 14,11,474 cusecs
- Expected easing
- Monday evening