Hyderabad, 15 June: Water inflows have begun into Hyderabad’s twin reservoirs, Himayat Sagar and Osman Sagar, following rainfall in their upper catchment areas, prompting the Hyderabad Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board (HMWSSB) to intensify monitoring and preparedness measures.
Himayatsagar received an inflow of 800 cusecs on Sunday morning. Meanwhile, inflows also started reaching Osmansagar, marking an important development in the city’s monsoon water management efforts.
HMWSSB officials said they are monitoring water levels and inflows round the clock. They added that authorities will take appropriate decisions based on changing conditions. Public safety remains the top priority, officials said.
Monsoon Inflows into Hyderabad Twin Reservoirs
According to HMWSSB data recorded at 9 a.m. on Sunday, Himayatsagar’s water level stood at 1,760.60 feet against its Full Tank Level of 1,763.50 feet. The reservoir currently holds 2.110 tmcft of water, while its total storage capacity is 2.521 tmcft.
Osmansagar recorded a water level of 1,784.30 feet against its Full Tank Level of 1,790 feet. The reservoir holds 2.493 tmcft of water against a total capacity of 3.518 tmcft.
Officials confirmed that no water is being released from either reservoir. All gates remain closed. Osmansagar, popularly known as Gandipet, has 15 crest gates, while Himayatsagar has 17 crest gates.
Meanwhile, HMWSSB Managing Director K Ashok Reddy visited Himayatsagar on Sunday to review flood preparedness. He directed officials to remain alert and maintain close coordination with the Revenue, Police and Municipal departments.
The Water Board also appealed to residents living downstream to remain vigilant during the monsoon season. Officials stated that any decision regarding gate operations or water releases will be announced through official channels.
The inflows come as monsoon activity strengthens across Telangana, increasing water availability in key reservoirs that support Hyderabad’s drinking water needs.
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