Krishna River flood water inflow increases, 35 gates lifted in Prakasam barrage

Vijayawada: Krishna river flood water inflows increased in to Prakasam barrage reservoir since last night and irrigation department officials lifted nearly 35 gates to release water into sea this morning. The inflows may reach to 50 000 cusecs by afternoon. Officials are alerting people to be cautious and preventing taking selfies from danger places near Prakasam barrage.