Godavari flooding: Over 100 villages cut off

Second flood warning likely at Dowleswaram with discharge exceeding 12 lakh cusecs, 330 shifted to safety in EG

- EXPRESS NEWS SERVICE @ Rajamahendravaram

A second flood warning is likely at the Dowleswaram Barrage as the Godavari river continues to swell, with discharge exceeding 12 lakh cusecs from the Sir Arthur Cotton Barrage on Thursday evening. The river level touched 13 feet, putting authorities on high alert.

The first flood warning was issued on Wednesday night when the level reached 11.75 feet. Officials said the second warning will be declared once the river rises to 13.75 feet and the outflow surpasses 13 lakh cusecs. Levels have been steadily climbing since morning.

According to the Flood Control Room, conditions at Bhadrachalam remain critical, with the river poised to touch 53 feet, which would trigger the third flood warning. The Central Water Commission has indicated that the flood may begin to recede from Friday morning. However, with water taking nearly 18 hours to travel from Bhadrachalam to Rajamahendravaram, relief in the Godavari region is only expected by Friday night.