Eluru district officials step up flood preparedness as Godavari water level rises

Collector directs evacuation of residents from vulnerable areas, deploys rescue teams and strengthens relief measures as the first flood warning remains in force at Bhadrachalam

2 min readBhubaneswarJul 30, 2026 10:19 PM IST A temple remains submerged in floodwater in Odisha’s Keonjhar district on Wednesday, July 29, 2026. Schools and anganwadi centres in 10 districts have been ordered to remain closed due to the flood situation. (PTI Photo)Over seven lakh people have been affected as floods t