Reservoir inflows rise, first flood warning issued at Prakasam Barrage

Major reservoirs in Andhra Pradesh are witnessing regular inflows following widespread rainfall, making certain snug storage ranges for irrigation, energy era, and ingesting water wants throughout the state.

The Srisailam reservoir recorded a water degree of 840.55 ft with 201.87 TMC in storage. Inflows stood at 23,464 cusecs, whereas outflows had been reported at 19,018 cusecs. Further downstream, the Nagarjuna Sagar challenge maintained a water degree of 302.81 ft, storing 200.38 TMC in opposition to a gross capability of 473.14 TMC, with inflows of 23,464 cusecs and outflows of 19,018 cusecs. The Pulichintala challenge reported a degree of 175.00 ft with 41.77 TMC in storage and heavy inflows of 1,30,794 cusecs.

With persevering with releases from upstream initiatives, the Prakasam Barrage in Vijayawada is witnessing surplus discharges. As of Wednesday (September 24, 2025) morning, the launched influx on the barrage was reported at 4,35,255 cusecs, prompting authorities to proceed the primary flood warning.

Of the whole influx, 4,22,004 cusecs had been launched as surplus into the Krishna River. Canal off-takes included 8,242 cusecs into the Krishna Eastern Main Canal and 5,009 cusecs into the Krishna Western Main Canal, whereas the Guntur Channel obtained no discharge. In all, canal attracts accounted for 13,251 cusecs.

The Andhra Pradesh State Disaster Management Organization (APSDMA) has cautioned that inflows might rise additional, probably touching 4.50 lakh cusecs. To guarantee public security, 5 SDRF groups have been deployed on the ghats in Vijayawada to hold out emergency rescue and reduction operations if required.

With Dasara festivities underway, authorities have issued particular directions to control pilgrim motion on the river ghats. Police, irrigation, and municipal employees have been stationed alongside weak stretches, whereas barricades and warning boards are being set as much as alert the general public.

“Strict precautions are being taken, and all departments are on alert. Public cooperation is important at this stage,” mentioned Prakhar Jain, Managing Director of the Disaster Management Organization.