Godavari in spate at Bhadrachalam, swollen streams disrupt road links

Bhadradri Kothagudem Collector Ankit reviewing the Godavari flood situation at Bhadrachalam on Saturday. | Photo Credit: ARRANGEMENT BHADRADRI KOTHAGUDEMThe Godavari remained in spate, flowing above the third flood warning level at Bhadrachalam till late on Saturday evening, following heavy inflows from the upper reaches.The third flood warning remained in force at Bhadrachalam with the river flowing at around 55 feet, nearly two feet above the third warning level of 53 feet, when reports last came in. About 15.34 lakh cusecs of water was flowing downstream at Bhadrachalam at that time. The rising river level prompted the authorities to intensify vigil in low-lying and riverside areas of Bhadradri Kothagudem district.The Godavari crossed the third warning level at 12.15 a.m. on Saturday fo