Hyderabad, August 1: The Godavari River near Bhadradri Kothagudem in Telangana has crossed the second danger mark due to heavy rainfall. Authorities have issued warnings to residents in low-lying areas along the riverbank to remain vigilant.
On Friday morning, the water level of the Godavari surpassed the first danger mark of 43 feet, reaching 48 feet by afternoon. Officials from the Central Water Commission indicated that the water level could rise further due to continuous inflow from upstream areas. A third danger signal will be raised at 53 feet. The flow rate in Bhadradri Kothagudem was recorded at 11.44 lakh cusecs.
The annadanam session area of the Sri Sita Ramachandra Swamy temple complex has been inundated due to backwater. This flooding occurred after the motors used to pump backwater into the river malfunctioned. The heavy rains over the past two days have caused the Godavari and its tributaries to swell.
Meanwhile, 38 individuals trapped in a sand dune near Cherla in Bhadradri Kothagudem district were safely rescued by the administration. These individuals had gone to load sand onto trucks but were caught off guard by the sudden floodwaters. The district administration deployed boats to evacuate truck drivers, cleaners, and machine operators.
Flooding has disrupted road connectivity between Venkatapuram and Cherla in Mulugu district. Several villages in Mulugu have also been submerged due to the heavy rains and flooding. Officials attempted to shift affected residents to relief camps, but many protested, demanding permanent housing in safer locations instead of temporary relocations every year.
The heavy rainfall over the past two days has caused rivers and streams in the Adilabad district to swell. Floodwaters from the Penganga and Pranahita rivers have inundated crops, leading to significant losses for farmers.
In Nirmal district, the Kadam project has released floodwaters into the Yellampalli project due to heavy inflow from upstream areas.
The heavy rains have also disrupted coal production at the Singareni Collieries Company Limited’s open-cast and underground mines in Mancherial district. The public sector company is estimated to incur a production loss of around ₹18 crores.
In Jogulamba Gadwal district, heavy inflow from upstream areas has led to the opening of 24 crest gates at the Jurala project on the Krishna River to release water downstream.
In northern Telangana, the heavy rains and inflow from upstream areas have caused water levels to rise in various state projects, including Sri Ram Sagar, Yellampalli, Singur, Nizam Sagar, Kadam, Upper Maner, Mid Maner, and Lower Maner.
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