Sun Aug 31 01:30:00 UTC 2025: **Summary:**

The article from The Hindu reports on rising flood levels in the Godavari River, specifically in the Bhadrachalam area. As of August 30, 2025, the water level reached 47.30 feet and is continuing to rise. Several tribal villages along the river have been flooded, and officials are cautioning residents in Eluru, West Godavari, and East Godavari districts. Disaster Management Teams, NDRF, and SDRF teams have been alerted. Villagers near the river bund are cut off, and rescue operations are underway led by local officials.

**News Article:**

**Godavari River Floods Tribal Villages, Disaster Response Activated**

*Eluru, India – August 30, 2025* – Rising water levels in the Godavari River have led to flooding in numerous tribal villages, prompting emergency response efforts. The Hindu reports that as of this afternoon, the water level at Bhadrachalam reached 47.30 feet and continues to climb.

“Flood level in the catchment areas at Peruru, Dummugudem and Kaleswaram is rising slowly. The Disaster Management Teams, Eluru, West Godavari and East Godavari district officials were cautioned on rising flood level in Godavari,” the CWC officials said.

The Central Water Commission (CWC) reports a discharge of 11.11 lakh cusecs from Bhadrachalam and a rising water level at the Polavaram project. The State Emergency Operations Centre (SEOC) is monitoring the situation, and the Andhra Pradesh State Disaster Management Authority (APSDMA) has alerted district officials, police, flood duty officers, the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), and the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF).

Villages located near the river bund are now cut off due to the rising waters. Authorities are urging residents not to cross the river or its tributaries. Local Mandal Revenue Officers (MROs), police, sachivalayam staff, and K.R. Puram ITDA officers have been instructed to initiate rescue operations in the affected areas. M.V. Ramana, Revenue Divisional Officer of Jangareddygudem, confirmed that rescue operations were underway.

Residents are urged to remain vigilant and follow the instructions of emergency personnel.

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