Rain-related incidents have claimed 15 lives, while 180 areas have faced inundation. The government restored water supply and managed floodwaters from the Pulichintala project.
Unprecedented rainfall and floods have affected 4.5 lakh people across Andhra Pradesh, leading to the evacuation of over 31,000 people to 166 relief camps, with seven districts severely impacted.
Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu's residence faces inundation as Krishna River's water level touches the protective wall. Naidu has monitored flood relief efforts from his house for three days.
Prakasam Barrage authorities increased discharge to 11.43 lakh cusecs due to heavy upstream rainfall. The discharge slightly decreased by evening, but a second flood warning remains in effect.
Krishna District Collector D.K. Balaji emphasized close monitoring of island villages, urged evacuation from low-lying areas, and stressed protecting flood banks to prevent breaches.
Godavari River's discharge from Sir Arthur Cotton Barrage at Dowleswaram reaches 3.50 lakh cusecs. Expected increase to 9.5 lakh cusecs from upstream Telangana projects by Wednesday.
Floods have caused significant agricultural damage, destroying 1.50 lakh hectares of crops and 13,920 hectares of horticultural lands, alongside the loss of livestock and poultry.
Andhra Pradesh government uses drones to deliver food, medicine, and water to flood-affected areas in Vijayawada. CM Naidu inspected the drone distribution process at the Collectorate.
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