Vijayawada, July 25, 2025:
Residents of YSR Colony in Vijayawada have been gripped by fear following a fresh wave of social media rumours suggesting an imminent flood due to the Budameru stream overflowing once again.
Over the past 24 hours, several unverified messages have gone viral across social platforms, warning locals about possible flash floods and advising immediate evacuation. These posts claim that Budameru is likely to overflow due to potential upstream rain, triggering concern among families still recovering from past flooding incidents.
Worried residents, especially those in low-lying areas of YSR Colony, have reported sleepless nights and mass confusion. Some families were even seen packing up belongings, anticipating emergency movement.
Police Clarify: “Do Not Believe Fake News”
The Vijayawada City Police swiftly responded to the situation, *urging citizens not to believe or spread unverified messages. In an official statement, police assured that there is *no flood threat at the moment, and all drainage and irrigation systems are under control.
“These are baseless rumours. There is no such forecast or danger. Please rely only on official updates,” a senior police official told local media.
Officials have also warned that those spreading misinformation online will face legal consequences under the Cyber Crime Act. Authorities are actively monitoring social media platforms to track and take action against such accounts.
What’s the Reality?
While parts of Andhra Pradesh have witnessed moderate to heavy rainfall, the Irrigation Department has confirmed that *Budameru stream levels are stable, and *no emergency alerts have been issued by either the IMD or local disaster management authorities.
Citizens Urged to Follow Official Channels
The District Collector’s Office and AP Disaster Response teams have asked residents to follow official government channels, local news outlets, and weather bulletins for accurate updates. They also reassured that any real threat will be communicated well in advance through SMS alerts, loudspeakers, and TV/radio bulletins.
Key Highlights:
- False rumours of Budameru overflowing create panic in Vijayawada’s YSR Colony
- Viral social media posts falsely warn of another flood incident
- Police clarify there’s no flood threat and urge people to avoid panic
- Legal action will be taken against those spreading fake news online
- Citizens advised to follow official government alerts and local news