Bhadradri Kothagudem, August 16: The third and final flood warning alert was issued on Sunday as water levels of the Godavari river touched 53.7 feet in Telangana's Bhadrachalam.

The Godavari river overflowed after monsoon rains poured over several parts of the state, authorities informed. Also Read | West Bengal: Maoists Hoist Black Flag in Junglemahal on Independence Day After 9 Years.

"The water level at Bhadrachalam reached 53.7 feet at 3 pm today. We advise people to be vigilant as the water levels are likely to come up to 57 feet tonight" they said. Also Read | Ajay Maken Appointed As Congress General Secretary in-Charge of Rajasthan: Live Breaking News Headlines & Coronavirus Updates on August 16, 2020.

The river crossed the first level warning on Saturday and overflowed into the temple town of Bhadrachalam after several parts of the state experienced incessant rainfall, M. V. Reddy, Bhadradri Kothagudem District Collector informed.

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