Nagarjuna Sagar Gates Will Be Lifted On Aug 5
Hyderabad, Aug 4 (Maxim News): Nagarjuna Sagar dam in Nalgonda is flooded. As the flood continues from the upper reaches, the dam is becoming full. At present, more than 5 lakh cases of flood are coming to Nagarjuna Sagar from Srisailam reservoir.
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The water storage capacity of Nagarjuna Sagar is 312.505 tmcs. At present 266.358 tmcs of water is stored. While the full water level of the project is 590 feet, the current water level has reached 573.90 feet. As the flood continues, the game is likely to be full till morning.
The authorities are making arrangements to fill the dam gates. Officials said that the gates will be lifted by 8 am on Monday. about 2 lakh cusecs will be released downstream. First, the crust gates will be lifted to some extent and the water will be released downwards. (Maxim News)