Heavy floodwaters have reached the Krishna River. The river flowed strongly from Jurala to the Srisailam Project. Floodwaters surrounded the Saptanadulu area at Somashila, near the Kollapur coast, submerging the Sri Sangameshwara Temple. The Veepadaru Shiva Lingam was also submerged in water.
Temple priest Telkapalli Raghurama Sharma performed special pujas to the Shiva Lingam and offered Harathi to Goddess Gangamma. Floodwaters also surrounded the ancient Dargah and Surabiraju’s building in Jataprolu. Fishermen had to move their fishing nets and temporary shelters to higher grounds because of the floodwaters around the ancient Dargah at Somashila. Tourist department boats were also moved to safer areas.
Floodwaters reached the Pushkar Ghats, and the water levels rose above 842 feet towards the Srisailam Project. Unlike last year, the early arrival of floodwaters this season brought joy to fishermen, farmers, and residents along the coast. The river flow has attracted many devotees and tourists, who are spending time at Somashila, Manchalakatta, and other coastal areas. The police at Somashila have warned fishermen to avoid fishing and boating due to the heavy floodwaters.
