Archive · 3 Jul 2025
Godavari River Boat Services Halted Due to Heavy Rains
Imagine you want to take a boat trip to a beautiful place called Papikondalu, but the river's water level is getting too high because of heavy rain.
Because of this, the boats have stopped running to keep everyone safe.
Many people take these boat rides, and the boat owners are worried because they can't operate for enough days to make good money.
They want the government to help by adding more places for the boats to dock and creating better facilities for the tourists who visit.
Tourism boat services to Papikondalu on the Godavari River have been stopped due to heavy rainfall.
The decision was made by the water resources department due to anticipated rise in water levels.
Boat services from Gandipochamma temple and Pochavaram are affected, impacting tourists from Telangana.
Boat owners express concerns over limited operating days, affecting their earnings.
Tourists and boat operators both highlight lack of amenities along the river route to Papikondalu.
- Who
- The water resources department, tourists, and boat operators.
- What
- Tourism boat services to Papikondalu have been halted.
- When
- Starting from Wednesday due to adverse weather conditions.
- Where
- Godavari River to Papikondalu, impacting routes from Gandipochamma temple and Pochavaram.
- Why
- Due to heavy rainfall and anticipated rise in water levels, for safety reasons.
Boat Owners
Tourists
Operating Days
Boat Owners
Limited operating days in a season is not sufficient to earn a profit.
Tourists
The government needs to increase the number of operating days.
Amenities for Tourists
Boat Owners
There is a lack of basic amenities and ghat development for tourists.
Tourists
The government should develop ghats and amenities for tourists.
- Affected Routes
- Gandi Pochamma temple and Pochavaram to Papikondalu
- Reason for Halt
- Heavy rainfall and rising water levels
- Boat Services Impacted
- Around 15 from Gandi Pochamma and 22 from Pochavaram
- Typical Operating Season
- October to July
- Tourists Cruised This Season
- Around 10,000 from Gandi Pochamma
- Boat Operator Concern
- Insufficient operating days
- Foundation Laid for
- Akhanda Godavari project in Rajamahendravaram