Authorities in Kothagudem district have withdrawn the second flood warning in Bhadrachalam as the Godavari river's water level dropped below 48 feet. The first warning remains in effect, with officials urging vigilance due to potential intense rainfall.
With rising inflows into Himayat Sagar, HMWSSB issued its fourth flood warning in four days, cautioning residents along the Musi River. The water board said releases will be increased to 6,000 cusecs, while GHMC monitors Hussain Sagar levels.
Heavy rains triggered a rare surge in Himayatsagar inflows, peaking at 17,500 cusecs on Thursday morning. Authorities issued two flood warnings and opened eight gates to release water into Musi River, as inflows poured in from catchment areas.
Hydraa has issued an alert for Hyderabad, forecasting extremely heavy rainfall from August 13 to 15, especially in northern areas like Medchal and Cyberabad. Citizens are urged to stay vigilant, limit vehicle movement, and those in low-lying areas should move to safer locations
The Hyderabad Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board (HMWS&SB) has been preserving the defunct rare instrument, manufactured by M/s Geo Kent Ltd, London and Luton, for several years now.
