A high flood alert was declared in Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Konaseema district, Andhra Pradesh, as the Godavari river inflow surged sharply, exceeding 82 lakh cusecs at the Sir Arthur Cotton Barrage near Dowleswaram. This alarming rise in water volume has prompted immediate evacuation of residents from low-lying island villages, particularly within the Godavari delta region. The State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA), alongside the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), has deployed teams and boats to assist in recovery operations and ensure safety.
Authorities are strengthening vulnerable embankments and opening relief camps to accommodate the evacuated families, providing food, medical support, and essential supplies. Officials warn that continued heavy upper catchment rainfall could raise inflows further, intensifying flood risk across the region. Residents are urged to stay alert, follow evacuation instructions promptly, and avoid floodwaters. The situation remains fluid, and local authorities continue to monitor water levels at the barrage and downstream delta areas closely.
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