Godavari in spate, third flood warning remains in force at Bhadrachalam

Bhadradri Kothagudem Collector Ankit reviewing the Godavari flood situation at Bhadrachalam on Saturday. | Photo Credit: BY ARRANGEMENT The third flood warning remained in force at Bhadrachalam as the Godavari continued to flow above the 56 feet, nearly three feet above the third warning level of 53 feet, around noon on Saturday (August 1, 2026). The rising river level prompted the authorities to intensify vigil in low-lying and riverside areas of Bhadradri Kothagudem district, Telangana.The Godavari crossed the third warning level at 12.15 a.m. on Saturday, following heavy inflows from the upper reaches. Officials stepped up monitoring in vulnerable areas and remained on alert to undertake relief and rescue operations if necessary.Traffic movement on the Bhadrachalam-Charla main road was