Meanwhile, both the Prakasam Barrage and Sir Arthur Cotton Barrage are filled to their full levels, recording 100% storage.
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The Andhra Pradesh State Disaster Management Authority (APSDMA) has issued a weather advisory following the formation of a surface circulation over the northwest Bay of Bengal near the Odisha–West Bengal coast. A low-pressure area is likely to develop within the next 24 hours, which could bring widespread rainfall to several districts of the State over the next three days.
According to the forecast, Srikakulam, Vizianagaram, Parvathipuram Manyam, and Alluri Sitharama Raju districts are expected to receive moderate to heavy rainfall today (September 1, 2025). Visakhapatnam, Anakapalli, Kakinada, and Eluru districts may also witness moderate to heavy showers. Krishna, NTR, and Guntur districts are likely to experience scattered heavy rainfall, while Konaseema, East and West Godavari, Bapatla, Palnadu, Prakasam, and Tirupati districts could receive light to moderate rainfall.
Gusty winds with speeds ranging from 40 to 60 km per hour are likely along the coastal belt. Fishermen have been strictly advised not to venture into the sea until Thursday (September 4, 2025). Residents in low-lying and flood-prone areas are urged to remain alert and take necessary precautions.
APSDMA Managing Director Prakhar Jain said a low pressure over the northwest Bay of Bengal is expected to intensify into a low-pressure system within 24 hours. Under its influence, several districts of Andhra Pradesh will experience moderate to heavy rains, accompanied by strong winds. Fishermen should avoid sea travel until Thursday (September 4, 2025), and people in vulnerable areas must stay vigilant and cooperate with authorities.”
Heavy rains in the upper catchment areas have led to significant inflows into major reservoirs across Andhra Pradesh. As of September 1, the State’s reservoirs collectively hold 904.55 TMC of water, accounting for 81.8% of their total capacity of 1,105.85 TMC.
The Srisailam reservoir currently stands at 882.3 ft with 200.66 TMC, reaching 92.98% of its full capacity. The Nagarjuna Sagar reservoir has touched 96.9% storage with 302.39 TMC at 586.4 ft. Pulichinthala project holds 38 TMC, which is 83.02% of its gross capacity. Meanwhile, both the Prakasam Barrage and Sir Arthur Cotton Barrage are filled to their full levels, recording 100% storage.
Meanwhile, at Bhadrachalam, the Godavari river has risen to 46.80 ft with a discharge of 10,88,378 cusecs, crossing the first warning level of 43 ft and 9,32,288 cusecs. The second warning level at 48 ft and 11,33,815 cusecs is expected to be breached if inflows continue. Officials recalled that the river witnessed its highest flood in 1986 at 75.60 ft with a discharge of 27.02 lakh cusecs, and another massive flood in 2022 at 71.30 ft with 24.43 lakh cusecs.
Published – September 01, 2025 01:21 pm IST
