With the growing level of floods in the Godavari River, officials of various departments were asked to remain on the emergency room and take measures to prevent the loss of a person in the district of Eluru.
On Sunday evening, the flood level in Bhadrachalam was recorded at 33.7 feet, said Central Water Commission (CWC) officials. The authorities for irrigation stated that the water level was 30,400 meters on the Polavram project, and the officials released 5.52 Lakh Cusecs to the downstream.
Collector K. Vetri Selvi ordered officials to be on alert, and as preventive measures to maintain ships and professional swimmers prepared. She asked the villagers not to exceed the river on ships and went to the waters for fishing and swimming.
“When Godavari is in the amount and is issued a forecast of heavy rain, the villagers were asked to avoid unable to go to the river. Officials of income, ITDA, Panchayat Raj, doctor and health, police, Sachivalayam and other departments were asked to stay in their sent villages.”
The open room has opened up
The villagers who stayed in low -laid areas in the verorupad, cornrual, Jeelugumilli and other mandals were warned because heavy rain is predicted in the next two days. The tribes residing along the river banks were asked not to exceed the overflowing rivulets and “Saptas” (low -lying bridges) in the villages of agencies.
Officials opened the control room in Elur Collectorate because the water level in Godavari is growing. Public May dial 1800-233-1077 or call 94910 41419 in an emergency, the collector said.
PGRS canceled
District officer Eluru District Officer (DRO) V. Viswesware Rao announced that the public complaint (PGRS), scheduled for August 18 (Monday), was canceled due to the forecast of a severe collision.
Eluru MP Putta Mahesh Kumar ordered officials to evacuate people who remain in vulnerable places and moved them to rehabilitation centers. “Given the prediction of a strong collision and flood warnings issued for the Godavari River, it is asking not to enter the river and move to safer places,” said Mahash Kumar.
He ordered district officials to supply the villagers with milk, drinking water, vegetables and other essentials who remained in vulnerable places. “Fire, revenue, AP Transco and the police should coordinate and undertake rescue and rehabilitation operations in villages,” the deputy said.
Published – 17th August 2025 17:56
