A third flood warning was issued after the Godavari rose to 56.10 feet at Bhadrachalam, disrupting road connectivity and inundating low-lying areas. Authorities urged residents in vulnerable villages to move to relief centres as farmers complained of crop losses due to flooding.
Kothagudem police have formed five Disaster and Damage Rescue Force (DDRF) teams trained in flood relief operations. Equipped with boats, life jackets, and rescue gear, they will operate round the clock. SP Rohith Raju urged public alertness in low-lying areas