Godavari
Coverage of Godavari in the Nexus archive.
- Godavari, Sabari villages face submergence threat; 32 Konaseema islands affected
Floods caused by the Sabari and Godavari rivers have submerged 189 villages in the Polavaram irrigation project area of Polavaram district. The affected region includes 32 islands in the Konaseema area and the villages of Godavari and Sabari.
- 38 stranded persons in sand ramp rescued as Godavari swells; 17 pregnant women shifted to health centres
38 stranded persons were rescued from a sand ramp as the Godavari river swelled, and 17 pregnant women were shifted to health centres for safety.
- First flood warning issued as Godavari crosses 43-ft mark at Bhadrachalam
First flood warning issued as Godavari crosses 43-ft mark at Bhadrachalam. 15 gates of Yellampalli Project lifted amid heavy inflows.
- IAB okays diversion of Godavari water to Yeleru reservoir for Kharif operations in Kakinada
The IAB approved diverting Godavari water to Yeleru reservoir to support Kharif operations in Kakinada. Kakinada district has 8.2 TMC of water, insufficient for the 14 TMC required, according to MP Tangella.
- Congress does not have a roadmap to tackle El Nino crisis in Telangana, says BJP
BJP claims Congress lacks a plan to address the El Nino crisis in Telangana. BJP leader Gudur Narayan Reddy urged the government to continuously pump Godavari waters and maximize storage in reservoirs, tanks, and irrigation structures.
- Revanth creating drought by not lifting Godavari waters: Harish
Harish accuses Revanth of causing a drought by failing to lift water from the Godavari. The claim centers on water management practices.
- ITDA Chintoor recommends ₹4 lakh ex gratia for five tribals drowned in Godavari
ITDA Chintoor has recommended ₹4 lakh ex gratia for five tribals who drowned in the Godavari. The tribals were advised to hold Gram Sabhas to prevent fishing in the river during the monsoon to avoid such incidents.
- At 15,000 cusecs, Godavari witnesses lowest-ever daily inflow at Polavaram in seven decades, says Water Resources Minister Nimmala Ramanaidu
The Godavari river recorded its lowest-ever daily inflow of 15,000 cusecs at Polavaram in seven decades, attributed to El Niño and irrigation system negligence under the YSRCP government. Water Resources Minister Nimmala Ramanaidu advised farmers to adopt short-duration crops and use water judiciously.
- State committed to complete SRLIP expeditiously, utilising Godavari waters optimally: Bhatti Vikramarka
The state is committed to completing the SRLIP project expeditiously and optimally utilizing Godavari waters, as stated by Bhatti Vikramarka.
- Hyderabad water board readies emergency plan as Singur, Manjira inflows remain uncertain
Hyderabad water board is preparing an emergency plan due to uncertain inflows from Singur and Manjira. The plan will evaluate reservoir water availability, drinking water needs, supply deficits, and feasibility of diverting water from Krishna, Godavari, and Mission Bhagiratha systems.
- NIO to review Godavari’s embankment safety
NIO is reviewing the safety of Godavari’s embankment. The assessment focuses on infrastructure security.
- Centre assures support to A.P. for Clean Godavari initiative on lines of Namami Gange
The Central government has agreed to send a team from the Central Pollution Control Board to assess pollution levels in the Godavari River and suggest solutions. This action is part of the Clean Godavari initiative, aimed at improving the river's condition ahead of the Pushkarams.