Inflows improved in Nagavali, Vamsadhara and other rivers after a gap of 2.5 months

Many rivers in Srikakulam and Vizianagaram districts have been receiving important quantities of water with the incessant rains of their catchment areas positioned on the Andhra-Odisha border. The rivers which have been virtually dried up utterly a few week in the past with the affect of El Niño, at the moment are seen with a relentless circulate of water.

It’s a blessing in disguise for the farmers who have been nervous concerning the standing crops which wanted extra water.

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As per the newest knowledge offered by the irrigation division, the Gotta barrage constructed on the Vamsadhara River acquired 15, 647 cusecs of water and the same amount of water was launched for the advantage of crops.

Thotapalli challenge constructed on the Nagavali River has ample amount of water with the continual inflows into the river from its catchment areas.

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Nagavali was seen filled with water at Srikakulam metropolis which relies on the river for its ingesting water wants.

Thatipudi reservoir, constructed on the Gosthani River, acquired 15,111 cusecs of water on Tuesday (August 25, 2026).

Irrigation officers discharged 12,700 cusecs of water to profit crop areas of Gantyada, Gajapathinagaram, Jami and surrounding areas of Vizianagaram district. Madduvalasa reservoir positioned in Rajam Meeting constituency of Vizianagaram district acquired 1342 cusecs of water and 710 cusecs have been discharged for irrigation wants. The rainfall was deficit in 24 mandals in June, July and first fortnight of August, 2026.

The farmers in addition to officers of the Agriculture Division, hoped {that a} ample amount of water by means of rainfall and irrigation canals can be accessible within the ensuing months. Vizianagaram Collector S. Ramsundar Reddy directed the agriculture division to fulfill the necessities of farmers within the backdrop of availability of water for crops.

“Other than agricultural water wants, we’re specializing in ingesting water necessities of individuals dwelling in Vizianagaram and different locations. The groundwater ranges have depleted with the affect of El Niño. We’re hopeful of enchancment of water ranges with the respectable rainfall in the previous couple of days,” stated Mr. Ramsundar Reddy whereas chatting with The Hindu.