Prakasam Barrage gates opened to release around 3,000 cusecs downstream (opens original article in a new tab)

Prakasam Barrage gates were opened to release 2,900 cusecs of water downstream on June 14, 2026, following increased inflows due to recent rains and the arrival of the Southwest Monsoon.

• Prakasam Barrage gates opened to release 2,900 cusecs of water downstream on June 14, 2026
• Water release occurred after Southwest Monsoon arrived in the state on June 6
• Officials opened four gates between 9 a.m. and 10 a.m. to manage increased inflows from local catchment area