Five engineering students drowned in the Godavari river while swimming near Bhadrachalam, Andhra Pradesh, prompting a police investigation and rescue efforts.

Seethakka has formally requested the Chief Minister to initiate a new lift irrigation project in the vicinity of the Godavari river.

Five BTech students from SRM University drowned in the Godavari River near Veleru village while taking photographs. Two students managed to swim back to safety after the group lost balance and fell into the deep water. Authorities, including SDRF teams, are conducting an intensive search for the three remaining missing students.