Northern Parts of Telangana on High Alert As Godavari Water Level Crosses 53 Feet

Hyderabad: In yet another warning issued by the district authorities over the rising water levels of Godavari water, Bhadrachalam Revenue Divisional Officer said that necessary action must be taken by the administration to move people from flood-affected areas to rehabilitation centers.

"Godavari Floods-2024, Bhadradri Kothagudem District, Bhadrachalam Division & Mandal, Godavari Water Level reached 53 feet (fifty-three feet) on July 27, 2024, at 4:16 pm. Third warning issued, and the forecast indicates a further rise. All the flood duty officers take action as per the Godavari flood manual,"  Bhadrachalam Revenue Divisional Officer informed. 

The water level of the Godavari at Bhadrachalam is constantly rising. It reached 53.20 feet at 6:00 pm, with a discharge of 14,36,573 cusecs.

The District PRO, Bhadradri Kothagudem, mentioned that the maximum flood occurred in 1986, with a level of 75.60 feet and a discharge of 27.02 lakh cusecs of water.

In 2022, the level reached 71.30 feet, and 21.78 lakh cusecs of water were discharged. 

(With Inputs from ANI)