Heavy rains have pushed Telangana into crisis mode, with the Godavari and Krishna rivers swelling above warning levels. Major reservoirs are releasing huge outflows, districts face connectivity disruptions, and excess rainfall across the State is heightening the flood threat.
The HMWSSB has issued a flood warning for Hyderabad’s twin reservoirs, Osmansagar and Himayatsagar, following a significant increase in water inflows and rainfall forecast in their catchment areas. While inflows have been steady over the past week, Wednesday saw a sharp rise, prompting gate releases to manage water levels.
Kothagudem SP B Rohith Raju has urged residents in low-lying areas to stay alert as Godavari River water levels rise rapidly at Bhadrachalam. Authorities warn against venturing near streams for videos or selfies and advise calling 100 in emergencies.
The Godavari River at Bhadrachalam crossed the first warning level of 43 feet on Wednesday, prompting authorities to alert villagers and position flood duty officers for relief and rescue operations as transportation to several riverside villages was disrupted.
Moderate to heavy rains lash Adilabad and Mancherial districts, causing overflowing streams, waterlogging in towns, and damage to standing crops like cotton and pulses. Irrigation projects report heavy inflows, prompting officials to lift gates and issue flood alerts.
Hyderabad’s Hussain Sagar has reached near full tank level due to heavy rainfall in surrounding catchment areas. GHMC is monitoring inflows, managing outflow, and urging residents to stay alert to avoid flooding risks during continued rainfall.
Due to continuous rains in upstream regions, floodwaters have entered Hyderabad’s Himayatsagar and Osmansagar reservoirs. As a preventive measure, one of Himayat Sagar’s floodgates was opened to release 339 cusecs of surplus water into the Musi River.
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The tributaries of Godavari river like Wainganga, Wardha and Sabari have been overflowing due to the torrential rains and it caused Godavari to receive huge inflows.
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