The water level in the Godavari river at Bhadrachalam has gone down to 50 feet on Sunday evening. Earlier in the day, it was above the danger level. The third danger alert has been lifted, but the second emergency alert is still in effect.
The river has not yet receded from the steps of Pushkar Ghats, so people are not allowed to take Holi dips. Officials are advising those in flooded areas to remain alert because there is still water present. Many people have been moved to rehabilitation centers. District Collector Dr Priyanka Ala inspected the flood relief centers and talked to the people there. Parnasala and Sitamma Vagu are still submerged.
Road transport is not fully operational yet due to the high water levels in the river. It is estimated that around 1,060 acres of crops have been submerged in Kothagudem district.
The authorities are closely monitoring the situation and will continue to issue alerts as necessary. Inflow into the Sri Ram Sagar project in Nizamabad district has decreased to 8,100 cusecs, with an outflow of the same amount. The water storage capacity is currently 83.81 tmcft, out of a total capacity of 90 tmcft.
Inflow into the Nizam Sagar project in Kamareddy district has also decreased to 4,800 cusecs, with the same amount being released downstream. The water storage capacity is currently 17.34 tmcft, out of a total capacity of 17.80 tmcft.
