Heavy inflows prompt flood alert in Hyderabad; Osman Sagar, Himayat Sagar and Hussain Sagar water levels rise

Hyderabad authorities issued flood alerts as heavy inflows raise levels in Osman Sagar, Himayat Sagar, and Hussain Sagar. HMWSSB operates four floodgates, releasing water into River Musi. Police monitor ORR and Moosarambagh bridge; low-lying areas urged to stay alert.

Hyderabad: Heavy inflows into Hussain Sagar and the twin reservoirs, Osman Sagar and Himayat Sagar, have prompted alerts for low-lying areas from early Friday.

The HMWSSB and the GHMC urged residents to remain vigilant and follow instructions issued periodically. The HMWSSB is currently operating four floodgates, two each at Osman Sagar and Himayat Sagar, releasing surplus water into the River Musi. Consequently, areas along the River Musi have been alerted by local revenue authorities.

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Police officials are closely monitoring the situation at ORR following the release of water from the twin reservoirs, as well as at the Moosarambagh bridge.

Twin Reservoirs Water Levels at 10 am:
Osman Sagar:

FTL: 1790.00 feet (3.900 TMC)
Present level: 1789.40feet (3.762 TMC)

Inflows: 3000 cusecs
Outflow:460 cusecs

Gates: 2 opened for a 2-foot height
Himayat Sagar:
FTL: 1763.50 feet (2.970 TMC)

Present Level: 1763.05 feet (2.799 TMC)
Inflows: 2800 cusecs

Outflow: 2034 cusecs
Gates:2 opened for a 3-foot height

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Inflows in Hussain Sagar on Friday at 8.30 am

Hussain Sagar:
FTL: 513.41m

MWL: 514.75m
Present water level: 513.45m

Inflows: 680 cusecs
Outflows: 895 cusecs