Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy has directed the Collectors of Alluri Sitharama Raju (ASR), Eluru, Konaseema, and East and West Godavari districts to be vigilant in view of the rising flood levels of the Godavari.
Reviewing the flood situation following incessant rains, and the relief and rescue measures being taken in the vulnerable areas with the district Collectors through a videoconference on July 28 (Friday), Mr. Jagan Mohan Reddy said the flood level at Bhadrachalam was expected to rise to 53.81 feet from 49.60 feet. As a result, the inflows and outflows at the Dowleswaram Barrage would go up to 16 lakh cusecs from the present 13 lakh cusecs.
He directed the officials to extend relief and rehabilitation to the people in the flood-affected areas with a humanitarian touch, without bothering about the expenditure involved.
