Andhra Pradesh is on high alert as the State Disaster Management Authority (APSDMA) announces urgent flood warnings for its two major rivers, the Godavari and Krishna. Both waterways are currently experiencing heavy inflows and unprecedented discharge levels, prompting serious concerns.
Authorities have emphasized the gravity of the situation, with a second flood warning still active at Prakasam Barrage on the Krishna River, and a first warning issued for Dowlaiswaram Barrage on the Godavari. Residents in vulnerable, low-lying communities are strongly advised to stay alert, strictly avoid floodwaters, and relocate to safer ground if necessary. “Public safety must be prioritized,” urged Prakhar Jain, Managing Director of APSDMA.
The Krishna River, particularly in Vijayawada, is witnessing significant inflows. At the Prakasam Barrage, both inflow and outflow have reached a staggering 6,41,247 cusecs, necessitating the second flood warning. Data indicates a consistent rise in water levels at this crucial barrage.
Meanwhile, the Godavari River at Bhadrachalam recorded a formidable water level of 48.7 feet, signifying an intense flood flow. At the Dowlaiswaram Barrage, where the first flood warning is in effect, inflow and outflow are both measured at 10,27,276 cusecs, with officials predicting further increases in water levels.
As of Tuesday, September 30, 2025, major reservoirs and barrages across Andhra Pradesh are nearing their maximum capacities. The Srisailam Reservoir stands at 883.30 feet, just shy of its 885-foot full reservoir level, holding 206.100 TMC (95.50% capacity). While inflows were high at 6,40,756 cusecs, outflows were slightly higher at 6,50,127 cusecs, showing a slight decreasing trend.
Nagarjuna Sagar is at 584.30 feet, close to its 590-foot full capacity, with 295.416 TMC of water, or 94.67% storage. Inflows and outflows here are balanced at approximately 6,17,079 cusecs, and the trend is rising.
The Pulichintala project recorded a level of 169.88 feet against its 175-foot full capacity, storing 38.179 TMC at 83.42% capacity. Inflows were 6,23,000 cusecs, with outflows at 6,16,069 cusecs, also indicating an upward trend.
At Dowlaiswaram Barrage on the Godavari, despite the first warning, the water level remains at 46.92 feet, exceeding its full level of 44.75 feet. Storage is 3.184 TMC, with both inflow and outflow holding steady at 10,27,276 cusecs.
Further south, Somasila Reservoir is at 327.79 feet, near its 330-foot full reservoir level, storing 73.09 TMC (93.71% capacity). Inflows were 19,472 cusecs and outflows 29,750 cusecs, showing an increasing trend. Even smaller waterways like Budameru near Vijayawada showed minimal storage but maintained a steady flow of 160 cusecs for both inflow and outflow.