Himayathsagar records a rare surge in inflows with 17,500 cusecs, second flood warning announced
Heavy rains triggered a rare surge in Himayatsagar inflows, peaking at 17,500 cusecs on Thursday morning. Authorities issued two flood warnings and opened eight gates to release water into Musi River, as inflows poured in from catchment areas.
Hyderabad: Copious inflows from the heavy rains have resulted in Himayatsagar recording huge inflows of 17,500 cusecs.
At around 6.30 am on Thursday, the reservoir received 700 cusecs of inflows, and by 7.30 am, the inflows rose sharply to 17,000 cusecs and by 9 am, around17,500 cusecs flowed in.
The HMWSSB issued the first flood warning at 7.30 am and subsequently a second flood warning at 9 am. As a result, 8 out of 17 floodgates were lifted to release the floodwater into Musi River.
The inflows into the reservoir originate from the catchment areas of Gandipet encompassing several villages such as Chevella, Vikarabad, Shankarpally, Mominpally, and Dobi Peta. Heavy rainfall in these regions results in increased runoff into the reservoir via Musi River.
In addition to the Musi, the Esi River also contributes to inflows into the Himayathsagar, which is closely linked to Osman Sagar. Areas such as Chevella, Andapur, Kotwal Peta, Narkuda, Tandur, and Moinabad drain into the Esi River, which then flows into Himayathsagar.
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Water levels (9 am on Thursday):
Osman Sagar: FTL: 1790 feet (3.900 TMC)
Present level: 1785.30 feet (2.885 TMC)
Inflows: 3000 cusecs
Himayat Sagar: FTL: 1763.50 feet (2.970 TMC)
Present Level: 1762.40 feet (2.678 TMC)
Inflows: 17500 Cusecs
Outflow: 7926 Cusecs
Gates: 8 gates opened for a 3-foot height
