Andhra Pradesh: Heavy flood stream inKrishna and Godavari Rivers, alerts issued

The Andhra Pradesh State Disaster Management Authority (APSDMA) has issued flood alerts as each the Godavari and Krishna rivers proceed to witness heavy inflows and excessive discharge ranges.

With each the Krishna and Godavari rivers in spate, officers have cautioned that the scenario stays critical. The second warning continues at Prakasam Barrage, whereas the primary warning is in pressure at Dowlaiswaram. Authorities emphasised that folks in low-lying areas should keep alert, keep away from venturing into floodwaters, and transfer to safer places, if obligatory.   Officials have urged residents of low-lying and flood-prone areas alongside each rivers to stay vigilant and take precautionary measures.

The Krishna river in Vijayawada is going through heavy inflows. At the Prakasam Barrage in Vijayawada, influx and outflow stood at 6,41,247 cusecs, prompting authorities to concern a second flood warning. At the Prakasam Barrage, which is already below the second flood warning, the development was rising.

At Bhadrachalam, the Godavari river recorded a water degree of 48.7 ft, signalling intense flood stream. At the Dowlaiswaram Barrage, influx and outflow have been each measured at 10,27,276 cusecs. The first flood warning is in impact, with officers warning that water ranges are prone to rise additional.

 “Residents in susceptible areas should keep alert as flood depth is prone to improve. Public security have to be prioritized,” stated Prakhar Jain, Managing Director, APSDMA.

According to the newest readings  on Tuesday (September 30, 2025), main reservoirs and barrages throughout the state are nearing full capability. The Srisailam Reservoir stood at 883.30 ft towards its full reservoir degree of 885 ft, with a storage of 206.100 TMC at 95.50 p.c capability. Inflows have been reported at 6,40,756 cusecs, whereas outflows have been barely larger at 6,50,127 cusecs, indicating a falling development. Nagarjuna Sagar was at 584.30 ft in comparison with its full degree of 590 ft, holding 295.416 TMC of water at 94.67 p.c storage, with inflows and outflows balanced at round 6,17,079 cusecs and exhibiting a rising development.

The Pulichintala mission recorded a degree of 169.88 ft towards 175 ft full capability, with 38.179 TMC saved at 83.42 p.c capability. Inflows have been 6,23,000 cusecs and outflows 6,16,069 cusecs, additionally exhibiting a rising development. 

At the Dowlaiswaram Barrage on the Godavari, the place the primary flood warning stays in pressure, the water degree stood at 46.92 ft towards the total degree of 44.75 ft. Storage was recorded at 3.184 TMC, with each influx and outflow at 10,27,276 cusecs, sustaining a gradual development. 

Somasila Reservoir was at 327.79 ft towards its full reservoir degree of 330 ft, with storage of 73.09 TMC at 93.71% capability. 

Inflows stood at 19,472 cusecs and outflows at 29,750 cusecs, marking a rising development. Budameru close to Vijayawada confirmed negligible storage of 0.20 TMC, with inflows and outflows at 160 cusecs, and a gradual development.