# Godavari Floods: Villagers Evacuated in Andhra Pradesh

- Topic: india
- Source: The Hindu
- Published: 2026-08-01
- Original: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/andhra-pradesh/third-warning-at-bhadrachalam-as-godavari-crosses-56-feet-villagers-evacuated-in-eluru-district/article71293859.ece
- Language: en
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Heavy rainfall in Chhattisgarh has caused the Godavari River to overflow, prompting officials to issue a third warning at Bhadrachalam. Villagers in flood-affected areas have been evacuated to higher ground.

## Key takeaways

- The flood level at Bhadrachalam crossed 56 feet, prompting officials to issue a third warning.
- Villagers from Repakagommu, Gommugudem, Latchagudem, and other habitations have been evacuated.
- Thirty boats have been arranged to shift villagers to flood relief camps.

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