Godavari
Coverage of Godavari in the Nexus archive.
- Two months’ ration distributed to flood-hit families in Polavaram district
Two months' ration was distributed to flood-affected families in Polavaram district. At least 77 villages were impacted by the Sabari and Godavari floods, with ongoing relief and rehabilitation efforts.
- Riverfront works threaten Godavari embankment at Rajamahendravaram, says former MP
Riverfront works are threatening the Godavari embankment at Rajamahendravaram. Sandbags failed to hold the embankment near the Markandeya temple as the river carried over 14 lakh cusecs on August 2, and the Kambalacheruvu pumping station remains idle.
- 32,000 evacuated in Polavaram district as Godavari, Sabari begin to recede
32,000 people were evacuated in Polavaram district as the Godavari and Sabari rivers began to recede. V.R. Puram and Kunavaram mandals, near the Sabari-Godavari confluence, are the worst hit, with over 11 lakh cusecs of water being released into the sea at Dowleswaram.
- Sharmila slams A.P. government for neglecting Godavari flood victims
Sharmila criticized the Andhra Pradesh government for neglecting victims of floods in the Godavari region. The statement highlights concerns over inadequate support for those affected by the disaster.
- Authorities sound alert as Godavari continues to rise at Dowleswaram, nears first warning mark
Authorities have issued an alert as the Godavari river's water level nears the first warning mark at Dowleswaram, reaching 42.10 feet. The Eluru district administration is enhancing relief efforts in flood-affected villages Velairpadu and Kukunoor mandals.
- Flood warnings withdrawn as Godavari recedes at Bhadrachalam
Flood warnings have been withdrawn as the Godavari river recedes at Bhadrachalam. The situation indicates a reduction in flood risk in the area.
- ‘Every effort being made to maximise Godavari waters for farmers’ benefit’
Irrigation Minister Uttam Kumar and colleagues review inflows into water projects, emphasizing efforts to maximize Godavari waters for farmers. They confirm that Congress-era projects remain operational and deny claims that Yellampalli water is sourced from Kaleshwaram.
- Godavari in spate at Bhadrachalam, swollen streams disrupt road links
The Godavari river is in spate at Bhadrachalam, with swollen streams causing disruptions to road links in the area.
- 24,000 people affected as Godavari, Sabari rivers remain in spate in Polavaram district
24,000 people are affected by flooding in Polavaram district as the Godavari and Sabari rivers remain in spate. No casualties have been reported, but 1,683 people have been evacuated, 44 road links remain cut off, and relief operations are ongoing.
- Villager swept away as Godavari floods affect 10,000 in Eluru district
A villager went missing after being swept away by floods in Eluru district as the Godavari river crossed the third warning level at Bhadrachalam. Authorities evacuated residents from 31 villages following the overflow of a causeway.
- Third warning at Bhadrachalam as Godavari crosses 56 feet; villagers evacuated in Eluru district
The Godavari river crossed 56 feet in Bhadrachalam, triggering a third warning and evacuations in Eluru district. Over 15 lakh cusecs were discharged downstream, with Polavaram dam at 11.96 metres. Authorities prioritized evacuating pregnant women, senior citizens, and patients.
- Godavari in spate, third flood warning remains in force at Bhadrachalam
The Godavari river is in spate, with a third flood warning in effect at Bhadrachalam. The situation indicates ongoing flooding risks in the region.
- Godavari, Sabari villages face submergence threat; 32 Konaseema islands affected
Floods caused by the Sabari and Godavari rivers have submerged 189 villages in the Polavaram irrigation project area of Polavaram district. The affected region includes 32 islands in the Konaseema area and the villages of Godavari and Sabari.
- 38 stranded persons in sand ramp rescued as Godavari swells; 17 pregnant women shifted to health centres
38 stranded persons were rescued from a sand ramp as the Godavari river swelled, and 17 pregnant women were shifted to health centres for safety.
- First flood warning issued as Godavari crosses 43-ft mark at Bhadrachalam
First flood warning issued as Godavari crosses 43-ft mark at Bhadrachalam. 15 gates of Yellampalli Project lifted amid heavy inflows.
- IAB okays diversion of Godavari water to Yeleru reservoir for Kharif operations in Kakinada
The IAB approved diverting Godavari water to Yeleru reservoir to support Kharif operations in Kakinada. Kakinada district has 8.2 TMC of water, insufficient for the 14 TMC required, according to MP Tangella.
- Congress does not have a roadmap to tackle El Nino crisis in Telangana, says BJP
BJP claims Congress lacks a plan to address the El Nino crisis in Telangana. BJP leader Gudur Narayan Reddy urged the government to continuously pump Godavari waters and maximize storage in reservoirs, tanks, and irrigation structures.
- Revanth creating drought by not lifting Godavari waters: Harish
Harish accuses Revanth of causing a drought by failing to lift water from the Godavari. The claim centers on water management practices.
- ITDA Chintoor recommends ₹4 lakh ex gratia for five tribals drowned in Godavari
ITDA Chintoor has recommended ₹4 lakh ex gratia for five tribals who drowned in the Godavari. The tribals were advised to hold Gram Sabhas to prevent fishing in the river during the monsoon to avoid such incidents.
- At 15,000 cusecs, Godavari witnesses lowest-ever daily inflow at Polavaram in seven decades, says Water Resources Minister Nimmala Ramanaidu
The Godavari river recorded its lowest-ever daily inflow of 15,000 cusecs at Polavaram in seven decades, attributed to El Niño and irrigation system negligence under the YSRCP government. Water Resources Minister Nimmala Ramanaidu advised farmers to adopt short-duration crops and use water judiciously.
- State committed to complete SRLIP expeditiously, utilising Godavari waters optimally: Bhatti Vikramarka
The state is committed to completing the SRLIP project expeditiously and optimally utilizing Godavari waters, as stated by Bhatti Vikramarka.
- Hyderabad water board readies emergency plan as Singur, Manjira inflows remain uncertain
Hyderabad water board is preparing an emergency plan due to uncertain inflows from Singur and Manjira. The plan will evaluate reservoir water availability, drinking water needs, supply deficits, and feasibility of diverting water from Krishna, Godavari, and Mission Bhagiratha systems.
- NIO to review Godavari’s embankment safety
NIO is reviewing the safety of Godavari’s embankment. The assessment focuses on infrastructure security.
- Centre assures support to A.P. for Clean Godavari initiative on lines of Namami Gange
The Central government has agreed to send a team from the Central Pollution Control Board to assess pollution levels in the Godavari River and suggest solutions. This action is part of the Clean Godavari initiative, aimed at improving the river's condition ahead of the Pushkarams.