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G.V.R. Subba Rao

First warning issued at Prakasam Barrage

Prakasam Barrage Flood

 

The Water Resources Department (WRD) officials have issued the first warning at Prakasam Barrage here. The first warning was issued as the flood discharge at Prakasam Barrage exceeded 3.97 lakh cusecs on Friday by 9:30 am.

Vijayawada Irrigation Circle Superintending Engineer Sesham Tirumala Rao said that the flood level was 3:66M (12 ft.) over the crest of the Barrage with all the shutters in clear condition. The flood discharge exceeded 3.97 lakh cusecs, and further rise was expected. The officials were asked to arrange extra watchers, and warn the flood duty officers as per the rules. 

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