Pulichinthala Gate no.16 broken. Flood Alert!

The Pulichintala project gate no 16 has burst, allowing significant floodwater to enter the prakasam Barrage, posing a hazard to the area. At 7.30 p.m. on Thursday, water overflew Pulichintala. prakasam Barrage outflows 1,33,939 cusecs at 5,02,216 cusecs. When the project's 16th gate failed, officials acted quickly to relieve pressure on the remaining gates. Water is being let down through 17 gates that have been lifted. Officials expect up to 6 lakh cubic metres of water to be discharged. The first danger alert is expected to be issued tonight at prakasam Barrage. Authorities in the krishna and guntur districts are keeping an eye on the situation and informing authorities as necessary.


The government has a ready 24-member NDRF team to vijayawada to assist in relief efforts. In relief efforts, people should work with the government. Authorities should take extra care along the krishna River's banks. The residents of the krishna river Basin, as well as the residents of Lanka Village, should be cautious. Kannababu, the Commissioner for Disaster Prevention, was notified. He requested that no boats, motorboats, or steamers be used on the river. Floodwaters should not be used for swimming, bathing, or fishing. Cattle, sheep, and goats should not be let into the river, according to authorities.


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