Hyderabad, Aug. 20 -- Due to heavy rainfall in the upper catchment areas, the water level of the Godavari river at Bhadrachalam is steadily rising. Authorities issued the first flood warning on Wednesday, August 20, as a precautionary measure.
As of 7 am today, the water level reached 42.6 feet and is expected to rise further, according to official estimates. With the increasing inflow, floodwaters have already reached up to the Kalyanakatta (sacred bathing ghat) in Bhadrachalam.
In view of public safety, the administration has cautioned people against entering the floodwaters. Expert swimmers and motorboats have been deployed to handle emergencies and assist residents if the situation worsens.
Authorities continue to closely monitor t...
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