Godavari river in spate at Godavari Barrage

Rajamahendravaram: Heavy rains have caused flooding in many areas of Andhra Pradesh, with rivers and streams overflowing and water levels rising significantly. The water level of the Godavari river in Rajamahendravaram has risen, reaching 10.8 feet at the Dowleswaram Cotton Barrage. As a result, more than 3.50 lakh cusecs of water is being released into the sea. Areas like Rajamahendravaram, Rajanagaram, Anaparthi, Mandapeta and Kothapeta in East Godavari district have been affected by heavy rains. Fields spread over 7 thousand acres have been flooded, causing damage to crops. A temporary road was washed away at Burugulanka in Konaseema district and the Gandipashamma temple in Devipatnam mandal was flooded. Floodwater in the Sabari river in Chintoor has risen, affecting the Konaseema region. Heavy rains are also lashing Mummidivaram constituencies, causing the hill rivers in Alluri district to overflow. Traffic disruptions have been reported at several places, including the Kumbidisinghi bridge and villages like Ginnelakota and Jamiguda. Due to the severity of the weather conditions, the collector has declared a holiday in all educational institutions in Alluri district for today and tomorrow. With the situation still remaining dire in several areas, officials have urged residents to be cautious and stay safe during the ongoing rains and floods.