Inflows into Himayatsagar decline, relief for families along Musi

Inflows into Himayatsagar and Osman Sagar reservoirs in Hyderabad have declined, providing relief to residents along the Musi river. HMWSSB has shut eight floodgates, while inundation at Moosarambagh and Puranapul bridges led to traffic diversions

Hyderabad: Inflows into the Himayatsagar reservoir have declined significantly since Friday morning, providing major relief to hundreds of families residing along the Musi River. Following the decrease in water levels, HMWSSB officials have shut eight out of ten floodgates.

Officials monitoring the reservoir said the current water level stands at 1,761.75 feet, against its Full Tank Level (FTL) of 1,763.50 feet.

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On Friday morning, Himayatsagar recorded inflows of 3,500 cusecs and an outflow of 5,215 cusecs. Considering the ongoing inflows into the twin reservoirs, water will be drawn to meet the city’s demand.

Heavy inflows in the Musi River led to inundation of the Moosarambagh and Puranapul bridges.

The Rajendra Nagar police shut the ORR service road (Exit 17), restricting traffic movement. Traffic was also diverted at Moosarambagh due to the impact on the bridge. “We are monitoring the inflows and will reopen the service road based on HMWSSB officials’ instructions,” said a traffic police officer from Rajendra Nagar.

Meanwhile, inflows into Osman Sagar have also decreased, with recorded inflows of 500 cusecs at 6 pm.

Water levels at twin reservoirs: 6 pm (Friday)

Osman Sagar: FTL: 1,790 feet (3.900 TMC)
Present level: 1,786.25 feet (3.061 TMC)
Inflows: 500
Outflow: NIL

Himayat Sagar: FTL: 1,763.50 feet(2.970 TMC)
Present level: 1,761.75 (2.562 TMC)
Inflows: 1,800 cusecs
Outflow: 1,927 cusecs
Gates: 2 gates opened for 3 feet height