Flood Warning For Osmansagar, Floodgates Likely To Open

Hyderabad, Aug 20 (Maxim News): The Hyderabad Metropolitan Water Supply & Sewerage Board (HMWSSB) on Wednesday issued a flood alert for Osmansagar reservoir, one of the city’s drinking water sources.

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The water level at Osmansagar is presently just two feet away from touching the full tank level (FTL), indicating the reservoir is nearing its maximum capacity. With only a minimal rise needed, the water level is expected to reach the brim shortly.

“Due to inflows into Osmansagar, there is a high probability that the gates may be opened this afternoon to discharge floodwaters,” a warning issued by the HMWSSB said on Wednesday.

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Meanwhile, the water board has been operating the floodgates of Himayatsagar from July 7.

Reservoirs water levels on Wednesday at 5 am:

Osman Sagar: FTL: 1790 feet (3.900 TMC) Present level: 1788.45 feet (3.544 TMC), Inflows: 1600 cusecs

Himayat Sagar:FTL: 1763.50 feet (2.970 TMC), Present Level: 1763.05 feet (2.799 TMC), Inflows: 2800 cusecs, Outflow: 2034 cusecs (Maxim News)


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