Archive · 25 Jul 2025
Srisailam Dam Sees Heavy Inflows, Releases Water Downstream
Imagine a big water tank called Srisailam dam.
It's getting a lot of water because of heavy rain.
Right now, the dam is receiving a lot of water, over a hundred thousand units, from rain and other sources.
To keep the tank from overflowing, officials are letting some water out through the gates.
The water is also coming in from nearby projects.
The tank is almost full, holding nearly all the water it can.
Srisailam dam experiencing heavy water inflows due to rainfall.
Inflow of 1,01,785 cusecs of water was recorded as of Thursday evening.
Authorities are releasing 1,54,566 cusecs downstream through gates.
Water is entering the reservoir from multiple sources, including Jurala and Sunkesula.
The reservoir currently holds 204 TMC ft of water, nearing full capacity.
- Who
- Authorities managing the Srisailam dam.
- What
- Heavy water inflows into the Srisailam dam and subsequent water release.
- When
- As of 8 p.m. on Thursday.
- Where
- Srisailam dam.
- Why
- To regulate water levels due to increased rainfall.
- Inflow (as of Thursday evening)
- 1,01,785 cusecs
- Water Release
- 1,54,566 cusecs
- Source of Water (from Jurala)
- 37,465 cusecs
- Source of Water (from Sunkesula)
- 43,790 cusecs
- Reservoir Capacity
- 215 TMC ft
- Current Water Level
- 204 TMC ft