Flood warning for Osmansagar, floodgates likely to opened on Wednesday
The Hyderabad Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board (HMWSSB) issued a flood alert for the Osmansagar reservoir, which is just two feet below its full tank level. Officials warned that floodgates may be opened this afternoon to release excess water.
Hyderabad: The Hyderabad Metropolitan Water Supply & Sewerage Board (HMWSSB) on Wednesday issued a flood alert for Osmansagar reservoir, one of the city’s drinking water sources.
The water level at Osmansagar is presently just a two feet away from touching the full tank level (FTL), indicating the reservoir is nearing its maximum capacity. With only a minimal rise needed, the water level is expected to reach the brim shortly.
“Due to inflows into Osmansagar, there is a high probability that the gates may be opened this afternoon to discharge floodwaters,” a warning issued by the HMWSSB said on Wednesday.
Meanwhile, the water board has been operating the floodgates of Himayatsagar from July 7.
Reservoirs water levels on Wednesday at 5 am:
Osman Sagar:
FTL: 1790 feet (3.900 TMC)
Present level: 1788.45 feet (3.544 TMC)
Inflows: 1600
Himayat Sagar:
FTL: 1763.50 feet (2.970 TMC)
Present Level: 1763.05 feet (2.799 TMC)
Inflows: 2800 cusecs
Outflow: 2034 cusecs
