First Warning Issued at Dowleswaram Barrage Due to Heavy Flood Inflows in Godavari River

Andhra Pradesh State Disaster Management Authority managing director R Kurmanadh has issued a first level warning at Dowleswaram Barrage due to heavy floodwater inflows into the Godavari River. A second warning could be issued soon, and residents should stay alert and contact emergency numbers if needed.

The Andhra Pradesh State Disaster Management Authority (APSDMA) has issued a first level warning at the Dowleswaram Barrage due to heavy floodwater inflows into the Godavari River, said managing director R Kurmanadh on Monday. He noted that the outflows amounted to 11.36 lakh cusecs at the barrage following intense rainfall over the past week.

'The second level warning could be issued by tonight. The situation is being continuously monitored from APSDMA's state control room,' Kurmanadh stated in a press release.

The senior IAS officer urged residents living in the riparian stretches of the Godavari to remain vigilant and advised them to contact control room toll-free numbers 1070, 112, and 18004250101 in case of emergencies.

(With inputs from agencies.)