Andhra Pradesh authorities have alerted residents living along the Vamsadhara and Nagavali rivers in Srikakulam district as rising floodwater inflows follow three days of heavy rainfall across the state.
Prakhar Jain, managing director of the Andhra Pradesh State Disaster Management Authority (APSDMA), advised riparian inhabitants to take precautions and warned them against swimming or fishing in the rivers. The warning was issued in an official release on Friday as several ponds, streams and rivers, particularly in North Andhra, remained swollen.
At Thotapalli on the Nagavali River, floodwater inflows were recorded at 24,639 cusecs, while outflows stood at 23,250 cusecs, according to Jain. The figures indicate that the river system was receiving a substantial volume of water while discharging a slightly lower volume at the location.
The second warning level has been issued at Narayanapuram, where floodwater inflows and outflows were both reported at 76,000 cusecs. The warning level signals heightened monitoring of conditions around the river and nearby communities.
At Gotta Barrage on the Vamsadhara River, the first warning level remained in force. Jain said inflows at the barrage were 43,860 cusecs, compared with outflows of 46,197 cusecs. Both rivers flow through Srikakulam district, where residents in low-lying and river-adjacent areas face the immediate risk associated with rapidly changing water levels.
The rainfall has been linked by the disaster management authority to the influence of a recent deep depression over the region. With water levels rising across multiple water bodies, APSDMA has placed emergency teams on standby to respond to any exigency. The authority’s public advice remains focused on avoiding riverbank activities and taking precautions while the warnings continue.
