The Andhra Pradesh State Disaster Management Authority (APSDMA) has issued continuous alerts as the mighty Krishna and Godavari rivers remain significantly swollen due to persistent heavy inflows. The situation demands ongoing vigilance across the region.
At Vijayawada’s Prakasam Barrage, water levels were recorded at 16.4 feet as of 4:00 a.m. on Monday, September 29, 2025, with both inflow and outflow reaching a substantial 6,86,074 cusecs. Consequently, the second flood warning for the barrage remains actively in force. Of this massive flow, 6,139 cusecs were channeled into the Krishna Eastern Main Canal, 5,009 cusecs into the Krishna Western Main Canal, and another 11,148 cusecs diverted to other canals. The sheer volume of surplus water discharged stood at an alarming 6,74,926 cusecs.
Meanwhile, the Godavari river has also been experiencing intense flooding. At Bhadrachalam, water levels surged to 44.4 feet. Further downstream at the Dowleswaram Barrage, inflows and outflows were registered at 9,80,447 cusecs. While these levels were initially critical, the first flood warning for the Godavari has now been withdrawn as waters begin to recede.
In response to the escalating situation, authorities have proactively deployed two National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) teams and three State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) teams to vulnerable areas, bolstering relief and rescue operations. Residents living in flood-prone zones along both the Krishna and Godavari riverbanks are strongly advised to remain exceptionally vigilant. A critical directive from officials is to avoid attempting to cross any overflowing streams, canals, or roads, as these conditions pose severe dangers.
Prakhar Jain, Managing Director of APSDMA, emphasized the gravity of the situation, stating, “Residents in flood-prone areas must exercise caution as the situation remains critical.”