Himayat Sagar floodgates lifted, alerted low-lying areas of Musi River

The Hyderabad Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board on Sunday lifted the Himayat Sagar floodgates for the first time this monsoon, releasing 1,000 cusecs of surplus water following heavy rainfall in upstream areas. Officials said inflows are being monitored closely, with alerts issued to civic and district agencies to remain vigilant downstream.

Hyderabad: The Hyderabad Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board (HMWSSB) on Sunday evening lifted the Himayat Sagar floodgates and released 1,000 cusecs of surplus water after inflows rose from upstream areas due to heavy rainfall.

It was the first time this monsoon that the floodgates of Himayat Sagar were lifted. The water board is supplying water from the reservoirs Osman Sagar and Himayat Sagar to meet the city’s demand.

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“Due to rainfall in the catchment area, inflows into the Himayat Sagar Reservoir have been rising, prompting the opening of floodgates. Releasing the surplus water is mainly to regulate the reservoir’s water level,” the HMWSSB said.

The inflows into the reservoir are being monitored continuously, and the volume of water released would be adjusted as needed, according to a press release.

As water was being let out downstream by opening the reservoir gates, HMWSSB Managing Director K Ashok Reddy alerted key agencies including HYDRAA, GHMC, Hyderabad and Ranga Reddy districts administrations and police to remain on an alert.