Chief minister Chandrababu Naidu orders precautionary measures as Krishna inflows rise
He instructed departments to remain on high alert, monitor inflows into the Krishna river and its tributaries, and take steps to prevent flooding.
The irrigation officials informed the chief minister that inflows into the Krishna river have reached 3 lakh cusecs and could rise to 5 lakh cusecs by Thursday. All incoming water is currently being discharged into the sea. Naidu directed officials to issue timely alerts to residents in low-lying areas and relocate them if necessary.
He also asked MAUD officials to clear stagnant water from roads and urban pockets immediately.
In addition to flood mitigation, Naidu emphasized the strategic use of excess water. He proposed diverting four TMC of water daily to fill the Somasila and Kandaleru reservoirs. Officials noted that heavy rains in upper catchment areas like Mylavaram are contributing significant inflows into Budameru and Velagaleru, which are being discharged into the Krishna River.
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The Budameru diversion channel is being fast-tracked, and Naidu sanctioned Rs 40 crore for completing the Budameru–Velagaleru utility tunnel.
Officials also briefed the CM on floodwater management from Kondaveeti Vagu and Paala Vagu, which is being pumped into the Krishna River using four high-capacity pumps. Naidu instructed departments to carry out de-siltation and remove water hyacinth from canals to ensure smooth flow. He further stressed the need to reinforce embankments of canals and tanks to prevent breaches and directed district collectors to remain vigilant and provide real-time updates to farmers.
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