HMWSSB to release floodwater from Singur project, downstream alert issued

Hyderabad Water Board authorities issued a flood alert following heavy inflows into the Singur project, with 15,000 cusecs of water entering from upstream areas. The alert comes amid rising water levels and precautionary measures to prevent mishaps.

Hyderabad: The Hyderabad Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board (HMWSSB) on Sunday announced plans to release floodwater from the Singur project and issued an alert to residents in the affected areas. The authorities have urged people living downstream to remain vigilant and take necessary precautions as the water levels are expected to rise.

Due to rainfall in the upstream areas of the Singur project, 15,000 cusecs of floodwater are entering the project. Consequently, floodwater will be released downstream through the project gates today.

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Hyderabad Water Board authorities have urged people in the Manjeera River basin to remain extra vigilant, especially cattle herders, shepherds, and fishermen, and requested them not to enter the river, said the release.