Vijayawada Flood: Andhra, Telangana prepare for more showers; gates of Prakasam barrage caught in boat collision

IMD has predicted more rains in days ahead and this has raised fears of more water logging and damage in the area. It has also continued to cause calamity in the states of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana as Vijayawada gets submerged under flood waters.

Amongst various horrific effects the flood continues to unleash, one cannot ignore the loses incurred on the Prakasam Barrage that is on the Krishna River. One day there was an unfortunate incident in which a boat struck the barrage gates which brought a lot of havoc and the barrage was doubted whether it could contain the rising water levels. The barrage has important control over the water flow in the Krishna River, and its function has the potential to worsen the situation in the flood prone down stream regions.

It is very important structure for regulating the river and also for providing the irrigation to downstream agricultural fields and also utilized as a drinking water source for region. With reference to its gates, the deterioration is really a significant problem as it might directly result in uncontrolled water discharge which will impact a large number of inhabitants in the lowlands.

Agriculture officials were on their toes as the disaster management teams are demonstrating efforts in addressing the situation and its impacts. Some of the areas that were vulnerable have been evacuated while the disaster response teams are still working around the clock to help those affected by the floods by providing shelter and other necessities.

The situation is dynamic and the IMD further expects more rains in the next few days. Andhra Pradesh and Telangana state people are called to be cautious and to follow the instructions which are being given by the officials to avoid any mishappening. These state governments are working with different agencies to establish measures to tackle impacts as well as other losses since the downpour is still ongoing.