The rising flood in Godavari river has resulted in the stoppage works on the Polavaram project, and the discharge was about 14.5 lakh cusecs. Due to heavy downpour in the upstream areas, the flood level is increasing.
Officials of the Central Water Commission (CWC) said the third warning had been issued at Bhadrachalam, with the water level touching 53.8 feet on Wednesday. The third warning level of 53 was recorded twice within 48 hours, the officials said.
