Amaravati, Sep 25 APSDMA managing director Prakhar Jain on Friday cautioned riparian inhabitants to be alert as Vamsadhara and Nagavali rivers are receiving floodwater inflows.
Following three days of copious rainfall in the southern state under the influence of the recent deep depression, several ponds, streams and rivers are swollen, especially in the North Andhra region.
“Floodwater inflows are rising in Vamsadhara and Nagavalli rivers due to heavy rains. Riparian inhabitants should take precautions. Swimming in rivers and fishing is dangerous,” Jain said in an official release.
According to the Andhra Pradesh Disaster Management Authority (APSDMA) managing director, floodwater inflows amounted to 24,639 cusecs and outflows to 23,250 cusecs at Thotapalli in Nagavalli River.
He said the second warning level was issued at Narayanapuram, where floodwater inflows and outflows amounted to 76,000 cusecs.
At Gotta Barrage on Vamsadhara River, Jain said the first level warning is continuing. He said floodwater inflows amounted to 43,860 cusecs and outflows 46,197 cusecs at the barrage. Both Vamsadhara and Nagavalli flow through Srikakulam district.
Further, Jain noted that emergency teams are on standby to attend to any exigency.
(PTI News)
