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.

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“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