VIJAYAWADA: Prakasam Barrage continues to receive heavy inflows, with 3,93,316 cusecs recorded on Sunday evening. Of this, 3,32,741 cusecs came from Pulichintala, along with additional flows from Munneru and Paleru. Nearly 3.93 lakh cusecs are being discharged by lifting all crest gates.
Upstream projects are also releasing massive outflows: Srisailam, holding 195.66 TMC or 90.66% capacity, is discharging 4,75,464 cusecs, while Nagarjuna Sagar is releasing 4,17,084 cusecs into Pulichintala.
Pulichintala, in turn, is receiving 3,92,500 cusecs and releasing 3,32,741 cusecs downstream. With levels easing slightly, authorities have withdrawn the flood warning at Prakasam Barrage, which is lifted once flows dip below 4 lakh cusecs.
Despite this, Water Resources officials and Krishna and NTR district administrations remain on alert, as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasted a low-pressure formation in the northwest Bay of Bengal within 24 hours.
Moderate rains with gusty winds are expected across coastal Andhra on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, which may further swell the Krishna.