Hyderabad: Water board monitors rising levels in Osmansagar and Himayatsagar reservoirs

HMWSSB officials are closely monitoring inflows into the Osmansagar and Himayatsagar reservoirs. While Osmansagar remains below capacity, Himayatsagar is near full tank level with steady inflows. Residents in low-lying areas and along the Musi River have been asked to stay alert.

Hyderabad: With Inflows into the twin reservoirs of Osmansagar and Himayathsagar continuing on Thursday, water board officials are maintaining a close watch on rising water levels.

Officials of Hyderabad Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board (HMWSSB) stated that the inflows were being closely monitored and that necessary precautions were in place.

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According to HMWS&SB’s water level statement, which was recorded at 6 am, the Osmansagar reservoir’s water level is 1,782.80 feet, below the full tank level (FTL) of 1,790 feet, with zero inflows. Himayathsagar reservoir, already at brim, remains one foot (1,762.45 feet) from the FTL of 1,763.50 feet, with inflows of 50 cusecs.

Residents in low-lying areas and along the Musi River have been advised to remain alert as the situation develops.

Twin Reservoirs-water levels at 6 am:

Osman Sagar: FTL: 1790 feet (3.900 TMC)

Present level: 1782.80 feet (2.474 TMC)

Inflows: Nil

Himayat Sagar: FTL: 1763.50 feet (2.970 TMC)

Present Level: 1762.45 (2.687 TMC)

Inflows: 50 Cusecs