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Heavy rainfall has increased inflows into Osman Sagar and Himayat Sagar reservoirs, prompting the opening of multiple floodgates. Hussain Sagar lake water rose slightly above its Full Tank Level, with surplus water released into the Musi River. Authorities continue monitoring levels closely

After a brief dry spell, heavy rains returned to Hyderabad on Saturday evening, causing waterlogging and traffic disruptions across several key areas. The downpour led to increased inflows into Osman Sagar and Himayat Sagar, prompting HMWSSB to lift multiple gates.

Following the IMD’s orange alert for heavy rain, HMWSSB began releasing water from Osman Sagar and Himayat Sagar on Saturday. Four gates of Osman Sagar and one gate of Himayat Sagar were lifted, with plans to release 5,000 cusecs downstream.

As inflows from Osman Sagar and Himayat Sagar reservoirs eased and River Musi’s flow decreased, Hydraa teams began cleaning debris, mud, and sand from low-lying Hyderabad colonies. Roads were repaired, and a tragic death in Hayathnagar was reported

Osman Sagar recorded inflows of 1,300 cusecs and outflows of 920 cusecs, while at Himayat Sagar, the inflows were 2,600 cusecs and outflows were 1,981 cusecs

The Indian Metrological Department (IMD)-Hyderabad has issued red and orange alerts across Telangana, warning of very heavy to extremely heavy rainfall due to a low-pressure system over the Bay of Bengal. Vikarabad and Sangareddy are under red alert for Saturday, while several other districts face orange alerts through the weekend.

In response to rising inflows, authorities lifted 12 gates of Osman Sagar and 9 of Himayat Sagar on Friday, releasing excess water into the River Musi. HMWSSB monitored the situation from morning and issued two flood alerts within five hours. Initial gate openings began by noon, followed by further action by 5 pm as inflows surged

Hyderabad police closed Moosarambagh Bridge late Friday night after heavy inflows from Osman Sagar and Himayat Sagar raised Musi River levels. Traffic diversions were put in place, marking the fourth closure in a month due to surplus water release.

Heavy rains in the catchment areas triggered increased inflows into Hyderabad’s Osman Sagar and Himayat Sagar reservoirs, leading authorities to open the floodgates on Friday. Residents downstream have been urged to stay alert and follow district administration advisories

After a week of heavy inflows, Osman Sagar and Himayat Sagar reservoirs in Hyderabad are seeing reduced water levels. HMWSSB opened three floodgates—two at Osman Sagar and one at Himayat Sagar—to regulate water levels and ensure reservoir stability.

Heavy rains in upstream areas led to sharp inflows into Osman Sagar and Himayat Sagar on Wednesday. HMWSSB officials opened gates of both reservoirs, releasing surplus water into the Musi River while monitoring the situation closely.

Hyderabad’s reservoirs have reached full capacity following bountiful rains, easing water scarcity fears. The HMWSSB issued flood alerts for Osman Sagar and Himayat Sagar, while officials assured that uninterrupted water supply would continue through summer for over 12 lakh consumers

Heavy catchment rainfall has increased inflows into Himayat Sagar, prompting the opening of three gates and the release of 1,400 cusecs into the Musi River. Osmansagar also recorded rising water levels, with inflows from upstream areas continuing steadily.

After heavy rains in Hyderabad, inflows into Hussain Sagar and the twin reservoirs, Osmansagar and Himayat Sagar, saw a significant rise. However, with the rains stopping on Sunday, the inflows have begun to decrease slowly.

Water levels in Osmansagar and Himayat Sagar have continued to rise due to persistent rains in upstream regions. HMWSSB Managing Director K. Ashok Reddy visited the sites and directed officials to stay alert and maintain floodgates properly.

A man identified as Mukesh Kumar died by suicide in Himayat Sagar, Hyderabad. He had a history of theft and burglary cases and was reportedly frustrated over his life. Rajendranagar police are investigating the incident.

Former Minister and senior BRS leader G Jagadish Reddy said the Cong govt lacked a clear strategy for Musi Riverfront development, and asked the govt to furnish a DPR for the multi-crore project.

The HMWSSB Managing Director, Ashok Reddy advised the officials to be alert towards the Musi River catchment areas in the wake of forecast of more rains.

The land spread over 14.14 acres was ancestral property and the farmhouse was developed 20 years ago. The structure was constructed in a small portion and the balance area was being used for cultivation of paddy, vegetables and fruits, said Patnam Mahender Reddy.

Sources say Congress leaders also spending uneasy nights with agency continuing demolition drive