Archive · 18 Aug 2025
Officials Release Water from Sangambanda Reservoir After Heavy Rains
Heavy rain filled up the Sangambanda Reservoir.
Because the water level got high, officials opened the gates to let some water out.
This helps to keep the reservoir safe.
People downstream need to be careful because the water levels in nearby streams could rise.
This also means there will be enough water for farmers to use for their crops.
More rain is expected, so officials will keep managing the water levels.
Heavy rains in Karnataka and surrounding regions caused floodwaters to surge into Sangambanda Reservoir.
Irrigation officials released water from the reservoir by lifting seven gates.
The reservoir's current water level is 2.670 TMC, with a full capacity of 3.317 TMC.
Inflows of 6,000 cusecs are being matched with an outflow of 6,000 cusecs.
Officials cautioned downstream villagers about potential rising water levels in streams.
- Who
- Irrigation officials and local residents
- What
- Irrigation officials released water from the Sangambanda Reservoir due to heavy rains.
- When
- Ongoing
- Where
- Sangambanda Reservoir, Makthal mandal, Narayanpet district
- Why
- To regulate the rising water levels and prevent flooding.
- Reservoir Capacity
- 3.317 TMC
- Current Water Level
- 2.670 TMC
- Inflow
- 6,000 cusecs
- Outflow
- 6,000 cusecs
- Gates Opened
- 7
