Inflows improved in Nagavali, Vamsadhara and other rivers after a gap of 2.5 months
It is a blessing in disguise for the farmers who were worried about the standing crops which needed more water
Recent heavy rains have brought much-needed inflows to rivers in Srikakulam and Vizianagaram districts, located on the Andhra-Odisha border. These rivers had been severely depleted due to the impact of El Niño, but now display a constant flow of water, providing relief to farmers concerned about their standing crops.
The Gotta barrage on the Vamsadhara River received 15,647 cusecs of water and released the same quantity for crop benefits. Similarly, the Thotapalli project on the Nagavali River has sufficient water from continuous inflows into its catchment areas. Notably, the Nagavali river, crucial for drinking water in Srikakulam city, was seen full of water in Srikakulam city.
The Thotapalli reservoir on the Gosthani River received 15,111 cusecs of water on August 25, 2026, and 12,700 cusecs of water were discharged to benefit crop areas in Vizianagaram district. Madduvalasa reservoir in Rajam Assembly constituency of Vizianagaram district received 1342 cusecs of water, with 710 cusecs discharged for irrigation needs.
The deficit rainfall in 24 mandals during June, July, and the first fortnight of August has raised concerns among farmers and Agriculture Department officials. Vizianagaram Collector S. Ramsundar Reddy directed the agriculture department to meet farmers' requirements, emphasizing the importance of sufficient water availability for crops and drinking water. He expressed hope for improved groundwater levels with the recent decent rainfall.
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