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Godavari projects witnessed massive inflows on Thursday, forcing officials to lift gates at Sripada Yellampalli, SRSP, Kaddam and Taliperu reservoirs. The river level at Bhadrachalam touched 37 feet, with authorities anticipating it may soon cross the first flood warning mark

Heavy rains in erstwhile Khammam district led to overflowing streams and inundation of low-lying areas, cutting off transport links to several villages. Coal production in Kothagudem was affected, and the Godavari River at Bhadrachalam continues to rise due to persistent rainfall in upper catchments.

Andhra Pradesh rejected Telangana’s move to make Inchampalli the source point for the Godavari-Cauvery river linking project, insisting on Polavaram instead. The objection, raised at an NWDA meeting, highlighted growing conflicts among partner states over water allocations and project boundaries

Andhra Pradesh CM N Chandrababu Naidu reviewed the flood situation in Krishna and Godavari rivers, directing officials to ensure preparedness, timely public alerts, and relief measures. With heavy inflows submerging crops and villages, he stressed vigilance, precautionary action, and preventing fertiliser scarcity

Kothagudem SP B Rohith Raju has urged residents in low-lying areas to stay alert as Godavari River water levels rise rapidly at Bhadrachalam. Authorities warn against venturing near streams for videos or selfies and advise calling 100 in emergencies.

The Godavari River at Bhadrachalam crossed the first warning level of 43 feet on Wednesday, prompting authorities to alert villagers and position flood duty officers for relief and rescue operations as transportation to several riverside villages was disrupted.

The Krishna and Godavari rivers in Andhra Pradesh are witnessing heavy flood inflows due to incessant rains from a depression over the Bay of Bengal. Officials issued a first flood warning, with up to 5 lakh cusecs expected at Prakasam Barrage

The Godavari River upstream of Pranahita experiences heavy flooding due to widespread rainfall. Sriram Sagar Project receives inflows of 1.51 lakh cusecs, prompting flood alerts and controlled water releases to irrigate over 15 lakh acres across Telangana.

The Polavaram irrigation project in Andhra Pradesh has suffered another setback with a major slide at its upper cofferdam. Continuous rains, seepage, and recurring flood damage raise fresh concerns about its structural safety and delay the diaphragm wall works

Senior BRS leader B Vinod Kumar criticised Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy for claiming during his Independence Day address that the Kaleshwaram project had been washed away in the Godavari river. Kumar urged the CM to avoid making such remarks, especially on national occasions, and accused him of spreading misinformation.

Dharmapuri police rescued several devotees stranded in the Godavari river near the temple town after water levels surged following heavy inflows from the Kaddam project and upstream rains. Officials guided the devotees to safety, and the pilgrims expressed gratitude for the swift response

With a goal to attract Rs. 15,000 crore in investments, generate employment for three lakh youth, and increase the tourism sector’s GDP contribution by 10 percent, the government aims to position Telangana among the top five states in domestic and international tourist arrivals.

The water level in the River Godavari at Bhadrachalam continues to rise due to persistent heavy rains in the upper catchment areas, reaching 35.4 feet with a discharge of six lakh cusecs by Saturday evening.

Telangana has strongly opposed Andhra Pradesh's proposed Godavari–Banakacherla link project, warning that diverting 200 TMC of floodwaters from the Polavaram reservoir could violate inter-state water-sharing agreements and cause serious environmental harm.

Five cowherds stranded in the Munneru stream in Khammam’s Chintakani mandal were rescued by NDRF teams on Thursday. Heavy rains across the region caused a sharp rise in stream and river levels, prompting alerts in Khammam and surrounding areas.

The BRS leader claimed the Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy was not ordering the irrigation department to lift water from Medigadda barrage despite eight lakhs of cusecs of water going waste into the sea.

Telangana and Andhra Pradesh have agreed to install advanced telemetry systems at key reservoirs to enable real-time water monitoring. The decision, taken at a Jal Shakti Ministry meeting, follows years of disputes over water sharing and delayed implementation

BRS leader KT Rama Rao accused the Congress government of mismanaging water resources, leading to a crisis in Telangana. He slammed the neglect of irrigation projects and poor planning, warning that both rural and urban areas were facing severe drinking water shortages.

The Godavari River at Bhadrachalam crossed the 41-foot mark on Saturday, nearing the first warning level of 43 feet. Inflows surged due to heavy rain in tributary catchments. Authorities have placed DDRF teams on standby and issued precautionary alerts.

The tributaries of Godavari river like Wainganga, Wardha and Sabari have been overflowing due to the torrential rains and it caused Godavari to receive huge inflows.