Hyderabad, July 23 (UNI) Authorities on Saturday opened the gates of twin reservoirs on the outskirts of Hyderabad due to huge inflows following heavy rains since Friday. Hyderabad Metro Water Supply & Sewerage Board (HMWS&SB) opened two gates each of Osman Sagar and Himayat Sagar to let out flood water into the Musi river, which flows through the city.
According to officials, the water level in Osman Sagar stood at 1,786.65 feet against the Full Tank Level (FTL) of 1790 feet. Following heavy rains in its catchment area, the reservoir is getting an inflow of 2,000 cusecs. The Board has opened two gates to release 1,248 cusecs.
Himayat Sagar’s current water level is 1760.50 feet against an FTL of 1763.50 feet. The reservoir is receiving inflows of 500 cusecs. The officials have opened two gates to release 330 cusecs. People living in areas along Musi river have been cautioned to remain alert as the two reservoirs are likely to get more inflows.
Meanwhile, the Central Water Commission said the Musi river is flowing in an extreme flood situation at Anantharam in the Nalgonda district. The water level reached 230.5 meters.
