APSDMA Confirms Krishna, Godavari Rivers Showing Signs of Stabilization
Krishna and Godavari waters drop, warnings stay active.
Relief is finally in sight for flood-weary residents of Andhra Pradesh as inflows into the mighty Krishna and Godavari rivers begin to recede, according to the Andhra Pradesh State Disaster Management Authority (APSDMA). After days of relentless deluge triggered by heavy upstream rains and reservoir releases, the state's two lifelines are showing signs of stabilization, though officials urge continued vigilance.
APSDMA Managing Director Prakhar Jain announced that by 6:30 a.m. today, floodwater inflow and outflow at the Prakasam Barrage on the Krishna River in Vijayawada had surpassed 4.7 lakh cusecs, but the trend is now downward. "Floodwater inflows have started receding in both Krishna and Godavari rivers," Jain stated in an official release. A first-level warning persists at the barrage, where water levels had earlier spiked to dangerous heights, prompting evacuations and alerts across low-lying districts.
Upstream reductions have also eased pressures on the Godavari, with inflows at the Sir Arthur Cotton Barrage in Dowleswaram, East Godavari, exceeding 12 lakh cusecs but now tapering off. This follows a harrowing week where the rivers swelled dramatically—Krishna's Prakasam Barrage saw peaks over 6.8 lakh cusecs on September 29, while Godavari levels at Bhadrachalam hit 48.7 feet by September 30—leading to widespread inundation in areas like Vijayawada, Rajamahendravaram, and border villages shared with Telangana.
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The floods, fueled by monsoon excesses and discharges from reservoirs like Srisailam (nearing 95% capacity) and Nagarjuna Sagar, have displaced thousands, damaged crops, and disrupted transport. NDRF and SDRF teams remain deployed in hotspots including Eluru, Krishna, Guntur, and Konaseema districts, ready for any residual risks. "People must stay cautious until inflows subside completely—avoid crossing streams or flooded roads," Jain cautioned, emphasizing ongoing monitoring to prevent a sudden surge.
As the situation improves, authorities are shifting focus to rehabilitation, assessing damages estimated in crores, and replenishing relief supplies. The receding waters offer hope for normalcy, but this episode underscores the growing vulnerability to climate-driven extremes in the region. With light showers forecast until October 3, APSDMA calls for community preparedness to safeguard lives and livelihoods along these vital river basins.
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