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Fishermen Cast Final Net in Godavari Floods Ahead of Polavaram Project
✍️ The Hindu
🗓 12 Aug 2026, 09:57 AM
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Fishermen in the Godavari River have cast their last nets as the region braces for the upcoming Polavaram dam project, marking a poignant moment amid rising waters.
The Godavari River has swelled to record levels, inundating villages along its banks and forcing fishermen to adapt to the changing waters.
In a quiet ceremony, local Koya fishermen cast their final nets, a symbolic gesture that underscores the urgency of the situation.
The activity comes as the Polavaram Project, a large dam initiative, looms over the region, raising concerns about future water management.
Community leaders warn that the combination of rising floodwaters and impending infrastructure changes could further disrupt livelihoods.
In a quiet ceremony, local Koya fishermen cast their final nets, a symbolic gesture that underscores the urgency of the situation.
The activity comes as the Polavaram Project, a large dam initiative, looms over the region, raising concerns about future water management.
Community leaders warn that the combination of rising floodwaters and impending infrastructure changes could further disrupt livelihoods.