Srisailam Temple Emerges Early as Reservoir Levels Fall

The Sangameswara Swamy Temple is usually underwater for much of the year.

It is built beside the Srisailam reservoir, where water levels can cover the shrine.

This year, the temple started appearing sooner than usual.

The article says there has been little rain and not much water flowing into the reservoir.

Water has also been released from the dam.

A local resident said this could be a sign of drought and growing water shortages.

Devotees, however, are glad the temple may become accessible sooner.

A priest said the innermost shrine could emerge by the end of November if water levels keep falling.