Flood in Godavari rising, 8 lakh cusecs discharged from Polavaram Project
The Hindu
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Officials discharged about 8 lakh cusecs from Polavaram Project and the water level at the spillway was recorded at 33 metres by 10.00 a.m. on July 11, 2022, as the flood level in Godavari River continued to rise.
Water level in Godavari was recorded at 50.40 feet, and the flood level may cross the third warning level by afternoon, said the Central Water Commission (CWC) officials.
“Water was being released to the downstream by lifting all the 48 gates from Polavaram Project,” the Irrigation authorities said.
The flood level at Sir Arthur Cotton Barrage was 7.2 feet and the discharge was about 4.5 lakh cusecs, said the officials monitoring the flood situation at Dowleswaram in East Godavari district.
Flood water entered into Gandi Pochamma temple, located on the banks of Godavari River, in Gonduru village, and the shrine was completely inundated with water.
Eluru district Collector V. Prasanna Venkatesh has directed the officials not to allow villagers to cross the overflowing rivulets in villages. He directed the officers to take measures to prevent human and animal loss.