Third warning at Bhadrachalam as Godavari crosses 56 feet; villagers evacuated in Eluru district

The Godavari river crossed 56 feet in Bhadrachalam, triggering a third warning and evacuations in Eluru district. Over 15 lakh cusecs were discharged downstream, with Polavaram dam at 11.96 metres. Authorities prioritized evacuating pregnant women, senior citizens, and patients.