Musi river swells: GHMC evacuates 55 people amid flood threat

Following heavy rainfall and rising inflows into Himayatsagar and Osmansagar, GHMC evacuated 55 residents from flood-prone areas near Shivaji Bridge and Bhoo Laxmi Temple. The evacuees were relocated to Gode-ki-Khabar Community Hall.

Hyderabad: Heavy inflows from twin reservoirs led to a significant rise in water levels in the River Musi.

The GHMC officials evacuated 55 residents from flood-prone localities under Shivaji Bridge and near Bhoo Laxmi Temple following the lifting of gates at twin reservoirs, Himayatsagar and Osmansagar.

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The evacuated residents, including families and daily wage earners, have been relocated to a safe place Gjode–ki–Khabar GHMC Community Hall, where they are being provided with temporary shelter, food, and medical support, a press release said.

With heavy rainfall continuing in the city and its outskirts, inflows into the reservoirs have risen significantly. To prevent overflow and flooding downstream along the Musi River, authorities released surplus water, prompting precautionary evacuation efforts, the statement added.

The GHMC Commissioner RV Karnan is monitoring the situation and directed all officials to remain on high alert, ensuring timely action to avoid any untoward incidents. Citizens in vulnerable low-lying areas were asked to remain cautious and cooperate with civic authorities.

Meanwhile, the Hyderabad Collector, Harichandana Dasari also alerted the revenue authorities, and visited the Patny Nala in Rasoolpura, Secunderabad, and inspected the flood intensity and reviewed the ongoing Nala works.

The Collector appealed to people to contact Collectorate helpline number 9063423979, for emergency purposes.