Vijayawada, Sept. 29 -- The flood situation of the river Krishna is grim as the inflow has increased and the flood water entered into villages in Repalle mandal. The inflow at Prakasam barrage across the river Krishna here on Monday is over 6.86 lakh cusecs.
Officials said that 69 crest gates of Prakasam barrage were lifted to discharge the water downstream into the sea. The officials issued a second warning signal at Prakasam barrage.
The Beram park, located on the bank of the river Krishna here, is inundated by the flood water forcing the officials to restrict entry into the area. All the ferries of the Tourism department were anchored and tied to poles as a precautionary measure. The officials banned having holy dips by the devotees in...