Nagavali River close to Srikakulam is receiving a major quantity of water because of rains in catchment areas, together with the Andhra-Odisha border on August 25, 2026
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Many rivers in Srikakulam and Vizianagaram districts have been receiving vital quantities of water with the incessant rains of their catchment areas situated on the Andhra-Odisha border. The rivers which have been nearly dried up utterly a couple of week in the past with the impression of El Niño, at the moment are seen with a relentless move of water.
It’s a blessing in disguise for the farmers who have been apprehensive in regards to the standing crops which wanted extra water.
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As per the newest information supplied by the irrigation division, the Gotta barrage constructed on the Vamsadhara River acquired 15, 647 cusecs of water and an identical quantity of water was launched for the good thing about crops.
Thotapalli mission constructed on the Nagavali River has enough amount of water with the continual inflows into the river from its catchment areas.
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Nagavali was seen stuffed with water at Srikakulam metropolis which will depend on the river for its consuming 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 learn crop areas of Gantyada, Gajapathinagaram, Jami and surrounding areas of Vizianagaram district. Madduvalasa reservoir situated 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} enough amount of water by means of rainfall and irrigation canals could be out there 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 consuming water necessities of individuals dwelling in Vizianagaram and different locations. The groundwater ranges have depleted with the impression of El Niño. We’re hopeful of enchancment of water ranges with the respectable rainfall in the previous few days,” mentioned Mr. Ramsundar Reddy whereas talking to The Hindu.
Printed – August 25, 2026 01:12 pm IST
