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With dense rains lashing parts of Andhra Pradesh owing to cyclone Montha for past mates of days, the inflow into the Pulichintala Reservoir successful Palnadu territory connected the Krishna stream has reached up to 5 lakh cusecs, prompting authorities to merchandise h2o downstream arsenic a precautionary measure, connected Thursday noon (October 30, 2025).
As a result, the Prakasam Barrage successful Vijayawada besides released excess floodwater into the little reaches. The Andhra Pradesh State Disaster Management Authority (APSDMA) has cautioned residents of low-lying and land villages (Lanka areas) on the Krishna stream to stay vigilant.
Currently, some inflow and outflow astatine the Prakasam Barrage are astir 2.74 lakh cusecs, and officials indicated that the archetypal flood informing whitethorn beryllium issued by evening if the discharge continues to rise. The flood travel could interaction 5 lakh cusecs earlier gradually receding.
APSDMA Managing Director Prakhar Jain advised radical surviving successful flood-prone areas to enactment cautious, debar venturing into the river, refrain from swimming oregon sportfishing activities, and travel information instructions issued by section authorities.
