The Godavari river is rising at Dowleswaram in Andhra Pradesh, with inflows and outflows reaching 5 lakh cusecs, prompting the Disaster Management Authority to alert officials across six districts and warn residents of lanka villages to remain cautious. The first flood warning at Dowleswaram is likely to be issued tonight, according to a report by Deccan Chronicle.
The rising flow has triggered alerts for Polavaram, East Godavari, West Godavari, Kakinada, Eluru and Konaseema districts. The Disaster Management Authority has advised people living in lanka villages to remain alert and take necessary precautions as water levels increase.
Dowleswaram is a key point on the Godavari system and the reported flow level is being watched for its implications for settlements located along the river and its channels. The authority’s district-level alert indicates that the response is being coordinated across areas that could be affected by rising water levels.
The report said both inflows and outflows at Dowleswaram had reached 5 lakh cusecs. It did not provide further details on the duration of the rise, the number of people requiring evacuation, or whether any roads, transport services or public facilities had been affected.
The alert covers a wide area of the Godavari region, including East Godavari and Konaseema, as well as West Godavari, Eluru, Kakinada and Polavaram. For residents of lanka villages, the authority’s advice is to remain attentive to further instructions and take precautions as the situation develops.
The likely first flood warning is the next official milestone identified in the report. Further action will depend on the river level and the directions issued by the Disaster Management Authority and district officials after the warning is announced.
