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The Mettur Dam, the largest reservoir in the state, reached its Full Reservoir Level. (Image credit: @manojt4sap/X) Rain continued to batter Tamil Nadu causing a sharp rise in the water levels of the reservoirs and in Chennai, tree branches fell due to overnight downpour. The Mettur Dam, the largest reservoir in the state, reached its Full Reservoir Level (FRL). The widespread rain forced the administration in several districts to declare a holiday for schools and colleges on Wednesday. Apart ...Read More >
Kolkata, Oct 3 (PTI) West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Friday accused the Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC) of releasing water "recklessly and without prior intimation" to the state government, and slammed the central PSU for what she termed a "deliberate ploy" to create a flood-like situation in south Bengal districts during the Durga Puja festivities. The central PSU, however, denied the charge, saying that discharges were capped at around 70,000 cusecs, well below the 1.3 lakh cus ...Read More >
Vijayawada: Following heavy outflows from upstream projects, levels in major rivers of AP, including Godavari and Krishna, are rising. Water Resources authorities released 10.96 lakh cusecs of Godavari water from Sir Arthur Cotton Barrage at Dowleswaram as at 8:00 pm. River conservator G. Srinivas said, "The water level may rise further and may reach second flood warning level of 13.75 feet with a discharge of 13 lakh cusecs of water from the barrage by Wednesday morning. Levels are expected to ...Read More >
RAJAMAHENDRAVARAM/VIJAYAWADA: A high alert has been issued across several districts in Andhra Pradesh as flood levels continue to rise in both the Godavari and Krishna Rivers, prompting precautionary measures and evacuations. At the Sir Arthur Cotton Barrage in Dowleswaram, the first flood warning was sounded after water levels reached 12.5 feet. Barrage Superintending Engineer Gopinath confirmed that 10.78 lakh cusecs of water were discharged into the sea, with levels expected to rise further ...Read More >
Water level continued to surge in the Godavari at Basar in Nirmal district on Sunday due to release of floodwaters from the upstream dams, leaving several low-lying areas near the Godavari banks in the temple town inundated. Floodwaters from the river encircled several private lodges and a choultry causing severe inconvenience to the devotees amid the ongoing Sarannavaratri festivities in the temple town, the abode of Goddess Gnana Saraswati. Sources said that the devotees had to wade through k ...Read More >
KURNOOL: Massive inflows of 6,08,101 cusecs reached the Srisailam reservoir on Tuesday, prompting officials to release 6,48,555 cusecs downstream by lifting 10 gates up to 26 feet to regulate water levels. The reservoir's storage has risen to 205.23 TMC ft, against its full level of 215.8 TMC ft. The Jurala project alone contributed 5,57,349 cusecs of outflows while receiving 5,48,981 cusecs from upper catchment areas. Outflows from Sunkesula, however, dropped sharply, with the barrage discharg ...Read More >
Among the worst hit are eight districts of Marathwada region and Solapur in Western Maharashtra which continued to receive heavy rain. While stating that the next two days are crucial following IMD's warning of heavy rains, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Sunday directed the district administration to leave no stone unturned to provide necessary logistics and help to people in flood-hit areas across Maharashtra. Among the worst hit are eight districts of Marathwada region and Solapur in We ...Read More >
Authorities have urged residents in low-lying areas along Krishna and Godavari rivers to remain alert. Avoid travelling through streams, canals, other waterlogged areas, they said Authorities have issued a flood warning for parts of Andhra Pradesh, as heavy rains and rising river levels threaten communities in Uttarandhra and Nandyal districts. The Visakhapatnam Cyclone Warning Centre, in coordination with the state Disaster Management Department, has forecast light to moderate rainfall in isol ...Read More >
Vijayawada, Sep 30 (UNI) The flood situation of the rivers Krishna and Godavari remains grim and NDRF and SDRF teams were deployed to the affected areas. As heavy inflow continues in the river Godavari, road connectivity to over 40 villages was cut off today. Several causeways and roads were submerged in the Godavari flood water at various places. Villagers were seen using motorboats and boats to come out of the villages. The NDRF and SDRF teams were deployed to food affected areas in Combine ...Read More >
VIJAYAWADA: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) Amaravati has forecast light to moderate rainfall with thunderstorms over the next few days in Alluri Sitarama Raju, Visakhapatnam, Anakapalli, Kakinada and Dr BR Ambedkar Konaseema districts. Meanwhile, the Andhra Pradesh State Disaster Management Authority (APSDMA) has reported fluctuating flood levels in the Krishna and Godavari rivers. As of 6 pm Monday, the Prakasam Barrage recorded an inflow and outflow of 6,61,960 cusecs, prompting a ...Read More >
Mumbai, Sep 29 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Maharashtra government, on Monday, issued a notification allowing five per cent per cent of funds from the District Planning and Development Council (DPDC) for the relief work related to floods, officials said. The maximum limit for expenditure during such a crisis can be 10 per cent with approval from the district planning committee. These works include rescue and relief work, providing shelter and food-water to them, providing fodder to cattle, cleaning wo ...Read More >
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Mumbai, Sep 29 (SocialNews.XYZ) Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Monday reviewed the flood situation in Marathwada and the discharges from various dams across the state. He ordered all concerned District Collectors to keep their machinery on alert for conducting relief and rescue operations. CM Fadnavis in his post on X said, "Discharge of 1,88,000 cusecs is ongoing from the Jayakwadi Dam. Fortunately, since the rain has stopped, there is no need to increase the discharge now. This water wil ...Read More >
VIJAYAWADA / GUNTUR: Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Sunday night took stock of the flood situation in the State, following heavy inflows into the Krishna and Godavari rivers. Emphasising dynamic flood management, he directed officials to optimise water resource utilisation by filling reservoirs and tanks to their full capacity, while ensuring timely alerts for residents in flood-prone areas. Officials informed that the Prakasam Barrage is currently experiencing an inflow of 6.57 lakh cu ...Read More >
More than 11,500 people were shifted to safer locations across Maharashtra's Marathwada region on Sunday, as heavy rains and rising water levels in the Godavari river triggered flooding in several districts. Authorities fear the situation could worsen with heavy rainfall continuing upstream in Nashik, currently under a 'red alert' issued by the India Meteorological Department (IMD). Two rain-related deaths were reported in Dharashiv district, officials said. The victims, from Omerga and Paranda ...Read More >
Mumbai: Since the onset of heavy rain in Solapur, as many as 4,002 people have been rescued and 6,500 people are staying in relief camps, chief minister Devendra Fadnavis said on Sunday after reviewing the situation in the district along with the collector.Fadnavis also assessed the rainfall and relief work in other eight districts in Marathwada -- Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar, Beed, Hingoli, Jalna, Latur, Nanded, Dharashiv, and Parbhani -- and the discharge situation of dams across the state with ...Read More >
Mumbai, Sep 28 (PTI) Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Sunday reviewed the rainfall situation and ongoing relief operations in eight Marathwada districts and Solapur, and directed officials to intensify field-level efforts. Incessant rains battered several parts of Marathwada on Saturday, cutting off villages and inundating low-lying roads and bridges in the traditionally drought-prone region. Solapur, located in western Maharashtra, has also witnessed heavy rains and crop damage ...Read More >
Nashik, Sep 28 (PTI) Heavy rains lashed Nashik in Maharashtra on Sunday, leading to water level in the Godavari river reaching close to the danger mark in the city and inundation of some temples in Ramkund area, officials said. The weather department has sounded a 'red alert', predicting heavy to very heavy rain accompanied by stormy winds in the district on Sunday and Monday. Heavy rains have also been forecast on Tuesday. Small temples in Ramkund area, including the famous Dutondya Maruti id ...Read More >
Sambalpur: With rising inflow of floodwater into the Hirakud reservoir, authorities opened four more sluice gates Thursday, taking the total number of gates currently discharging excess water to 20. According to officials, 13 gates on the left dyke and seven on the right dyke have been opened. As of 9:30 p.m. Thursday, the water level at the reservoir dropped to 628.83 feet. The latest reports said the inflow was about 297,903 cusecs, while the outflow stood at 361,432 cusecs. Of this, 327,040 ...Read More >
Mumbai: The Economic Offences Wing of Mumbai police has recorded the statement of Shilpa Shetty's husband Raj Kundra in a Rs. 60 crore alleged fraud case. Mumbai Police shared an update in the case and stated: "Investigations are going on against actress Shilpa Shetty and her husband Raj Kundra in an alleged fraud case of Rs. 60 crore. A summon was issued by the Economic Offences Wing of Mumbai Police to Raj Kundra. He was asked to appear before police for the investigation." They further stat ...Read More >
VIJAYAWADA: The Prakasam Barrage officials on Monday lifted 69 gates to release 2,44,935 cusecs of water downstream, as heavy inflows from upstream reservoirs and rivulets continue to swell the Krishna River. Officials said the barrage is managing regulated outflows to maintain water levels, with floodwaters arriving from upstream projects and tributaries, including the Paleru and Munner rivulets. At the Srisailam Project, inflows were recorded at 21,583 cusecs, with outflows at 17,000 cusecs. ...Read More >
MUMBAI: Heavy rainfall in several districts of Marathwada, including Ahilyanagar, Beed, and Parbhani, left around 200 people stranded at various locations due to severe flooding. Over 150 people have been rescued by coordinated efforts of the Indian Air Force, Indian Army, National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), and local teams, and shifted to safer places. Four people from Beed and Hingoli districts have died, while a couple more were injured in lightning strikes. Beed district was the worst ...Read More >
Vijayawada: Due to significant inflows from upstream reservoirs, over 3 lakh cusecs of floodwater arrived at Prakasam Barrage here on Sunday. To manage water levels and ensure the safety of the barrage, officials from the Water Resources Department (WRD) opened 69 gates to discharge the surplus downstream into Krishna river. Persistent heavy rainfall in the catchment areas of Krishna river has resulted in substantial discharges from Srisailam, Nagarjuna Sagar, and Pulichintala projects. Consequ ...Read More >
Kurnool: The Srisailam reservoir is witnessing heavy inflows following continuous rains in the catchment areas. On Saturday, it received 2,35,587 cusecs of water and released 1,99,171 cusecs downstream. The reservoir is holding 210.03 tmc ft of water against its full reservoir level (FRL) of 215.8 tmc ft. From the upstream projects, Sunkesula is releasing 65,450 cusecs while officials are discharging 63,948 cusecs. Jurala is receiving 1.19 lakh cusecs and releasing 1.22 lakh cusecs into Srisail ...Read More >
Nizamabad District: The Sriram Sagar reservoir is currently experiencing a surge in floodwaters following heavy rainfall, with an inflow of 185,855 cusecs from upstream. As a result, the water level in the reservoir is steadily rising. In response to the situation, authorities have begun lifting 23 main gates of the reservoir to release water downstream. Additionally, 8,000 cusecs of water is being discharged through the escape gates, while 800 cusecs is flowing through both the Indiramma flood ...Read More >
Agra: Yamuna flowed above the danger mark in Mathura and reached alert level in Agra on Monday after over 1 lakh cusecs of water was released from upstream barrages due to continued rainfall in Uttarakhand and the upper catchment areas. Officials issued a flood advisory for low-lying areas and warned residents to stay away from the riverbanks as water levels rose late Sunday and continued into Monday evening.Officials said the water level at Mathura's Prayag Ghat was recorded at 166.24 metres on ...Read More >
The IMD has forecast heavy rain in parts of Punjab and Himachal Pradesh on September 1. The situation is compounded by the Ghaggar river, which originates in Himachal and flows through Haryana and Punjab The three major reservoirs of the region -- Pong on the Beas, Ranjit Sagar on the Ravi, and Bhakra on the Sutlej -- have already neared or crossed their critical thresholds (water levels) even as more than a month of monsoon is still left. The three swelling rivers and their rivulets have inun ...Read More >
Flood water entered into many tribal villages along Godavari river, as the water level reached 47.30 feet at Bhadrachalam on Saturday (August 30, 2025). The trend is rising, says the Irrigation officials. According to the Central Water Commission (CWC) authorities, the discharge from Bhadrachalam was 11.11 lakh cusecs, and the water level was rising at Polavaram project. "Flood level in the catchment areas at Peruru, Dummugudem and Kaleswaram is rising slowly. The Disaster Management Teams, El ...Read More >
LAHORE/SRINAGAR (Reuters) -Pakistan's eastern towns of Chiniot and Hafizabad face a risk of catastrophic floods if an irrigation barrage crumbles on a major river upstream after heavy rains swelled it beyond capacity, officials warned on Thursday. Nuclear-armed neighbours India and Pakistan are battling torrential monsoon rains that have unleashed flash floods, swelled rivers and filled dams, with 60 deaths this month in Indian Kashmir, and Pakistan's toll at 805 since late June. Any flooding ...Read More >
Kapurthala Deputy Commissioner Amit Kumar Panchal on Sunday said that the administration is keeping a close watch on the rising water levels in the Beas river and urged residents in the Mand region to remain cautious. The surge in water is being driven by heavy rainfall in the upper hilly regions, which has swollen rivers and rivulets across Punjab and its neighbouring states. Panchal further assured that the district administration is fully prepared with disaster response measures, and stress ...Read More >
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