Godavari River Floods Affect 10,000 Residents in Andhra Pradesh District
Rising water levels in the Godavari River have led to severe flooding in Andhra Pradesh's Eluru district, impacting approximately 10,000 residents. One villager was reported missing after being swept away while attempting to cross an overflowing causeway. Authorities have initiated the evacuation of 31 villages as the river surpassed the third warning level at Bhadrachalam. Disaster management teams are actively working to relocate vulnerable populations to relief camps and provide essential supplies. The heavy discharge from upstream has prompted local officials to maintain a high state of alert to mitigate further loss of life and property damage in the affected areas.
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