The Godavari river is swelling up as water levels continue to inch closer to the danger mark in the river. The water level in Godavari reached 50 feet by 9 am on Sunday and government officials said that the flooding water will reach a danger level of 53 feet by afternoon. Officials have already issued an alert to the people living on the banks of Godavari river and have started shifting those living in vulnerable areas to flood shelters.
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As the water levels rose in Godavari river, the Nithya annadana satram on banks of the river has submerged and so did the bathing ghats. Due to flooding in Godavari, roads from Bhadrachalam to other places have been cut off. CWC officials estimate that Godavari at Bhadrachalam will receive heavy water due to floodwaters from Indravati and Kaleswaram in the upper reaches. A third alert will be issued if the floodwater level exceeds 53 feet. Authorities alerted residents of the area in advance. Victims were urged to go to rehabilitation centers in every affected village.
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On the other hand, rainwater reached the west stairs of the Bhadrachalam temple. Devotees who come for darshan on this route on Sunday morning will face difficulties. In addition, the sewage at Annadana Satra came in large quantities.
