With heavy rains E Godavari stares at inundation
- | Saturday | 18th August, 2018
They issued the second one on Friday night itself after the water level crossed 13.75 ft. Most Lanka villages in Ainavilli and P Gannavaram mandals are partly inundated, and the situation could worsen as water level is expected rise. Rajahmundry: People of East Godavari district, particularly in Konseema and agency areas, are in the grip of fear as water level in river Godavari is increasing at an alarming rate due to heavy rains in catchment areas.A water level of 13.4 ft was been recorded at Sir Arthur Cotton barrage at Dowlaiswaram in East Godavari on Friday evening after which irrigation authorities issued the first warning. The level at the barrage was at 14 ft when reports last came in. Water level of 47.4 ft has been recorded at Bhadrachalam, and it is expected rise further as more rains are expected in catchment areas of the river.The situation in Konaseema is grim as Lanka villages are being inundate following massive inflows.
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