Srikakulam, where floods is a perennial problem, has for the first time in 10 years recorded a deficit rainfall.
While some parts of the State are witnessing floods, North Coastal Andhra is witnessing a deficit rainfall in Srikakulam and Vizianagaram districts.
Srikakulam, where floods is a perennial problem, has for the first time in 10 years recorded a deficit rainfall. Of the 38 mandals, 14 received normal rainfall, 21 deficient and six scanty. Water levels in all reservoirs have declined, and major rivers such as Nagavali, Mahendra Tanaya are drying up.
The Nagavali which records at least 25,000 cusecs of inflows a day during the rainy season, has recorded below 4,000 cusecs this time. The Thotapalli Barrage, the lifeline for the two districts, is receiving 3,355 cusecs against the normal 20,000 and outflow is only 2,116 cusecs leading to drying up of canals. There was little…