Andhra Pradesh: Heavy flood flow in Krishna and Godavari Rivers, alerts issued

The Andhra Pradesh State Disaster Management Authority (APSDMA) has issued flood alerts as both the Godavari and Krishna rivers continue to witness heavy inflows and high discharge levels.

With both the Krishna and Godavari rivers in spate, officials have cautioned that the situation remains serious. The second warning continues at Prakasam Barrage, while the first warning is in force at Dowlaiswaram. Authorities emphasized that people in low-lying areas must stay alert, avoid venturing into floodwaters, and move to safer locations, if necessary.   Officials have urged residents of low-lying and flood-prone areas along both rivers to remain vigilant and take precautionary measures.

The Krishna river in Vijayawada is facing heavy inflows. At the Prakasam Barrage in Vijayawada, inflow and outflow stood at 6,41,247 cusecs, prompting authorities to issue a second flood warning. At the Prakasam Barrage, which is already under the second flood warning, the trend was rising.

At Bhadrachalam, the Godavari river recorded a water level of 48.7 feet, signalling intense flood flow. At the Dowlaiswaram Barrage, inflow and outflow were both measured at 10,27,276 cusecs. The first flood warning is in effect, with officials warning that water levels are likely to rise further.

 “Residents in vulnerable regions must stay alert as flood intensity is likely to increase. Public safety must be prioritized,” said Prakhar Jain, Managing Director, APSDMA.

According to the latest readings  on Tuesday (September 30, 2025), major reservoirs and barrages across the state are nearing full capacity. The Srisailam Reservoir stood at 883.30 feet against its full reservoir level of 885 feet, with a storage of 206.100 TMC at 95.50 percent capacity. Inflows were reported at 6,40,756 cusecs, while outflows were slightly higher at 6,50,127 cusecs, indicating a falling trend. Nagarjuna Sagar was at 584.30 feet compared to its full level of 590 feet, holding 295.416 TMC of water at 94.67 percent storage, with inflows and outflows balanced at around 6,17,079 cusecs and showing a rising trend.

The Pulichintala project recorded a level of 169.88 feet against 175 feet full capacity, with 38.179 TMC stored at 83.42 percent capacity. Inflows were 6,23,000 cusecs and outflows 6,16,069 cusecs, also showing a rising trend. 

At the Dowlaiswaram Barrage on the Godavari, where the first flood warning remains in force, the water level stood at 46.92 feet against the full level of 44.75 feet. Storage was recorded at 3.184 TMC, with both inflow and outflow at 10,27,276 cusecs, maintaining a steady trend. 

Somasila Reservoir was at 327.79 feet against its full reservoir level of 330 feet, with storage of 73.09 TMC at 93.71% capacity. 

Inflows stood at 19,472 cusecs and outflows at 29,750 cusecs, marking a rising trend. Budameru near Vijayawada showed negligible storage of 0.20 TMC, with inflows and outflows at 160 cusecs, and a steady trend.