1 year ago
Heavy Inflows Cause Water Level Rise in Hyderabad Reservoirs
Water levels in Hyderabad's reservoirs are changing because of a lot of water flowing in.
The Singur and Manjira reservoirs are filling up quickly.
At the Manjira barrage, water is being let out through the gates to control the level.
At the Singur reservoir, more water is also being released.
The Osman Sagar and Himayat Sagar reservoirs are also being watched closely.
Water levels are being monitored to ensure everything is safe.
Singur and Manjira reservoirs see water level rise from heavy inflows.
Manjira barrage level reaches 1,650.2 ft, with inflows of 43,001 cusecs.
Singur reservoir holds 21.47 tmc of water, receiving inflows of 31,412 cusecs.
Osman Sagar's water level is at 1,786.65 ft with rising inflows.
Himayat Sagar's inflows reduced, with one gate open to release water.
- Who
- Authorities monitoring reservoir levels and managing water flow.
- What
- Significant rise in water levels in Singur and Manjira reservoirs due to heavy inflows.
- Where
- Hyderabad, specifically Singur, Manjira, Osman Sagar, and Himayat Sagar reservoirs.
- When
- As of Saturday evening, following periods of heavy inflow.
- Why
- Due to heavy inflows from upstream areas.
Key facts
- Singur Reservoir Level
- 521.960 metres
- Manjira Barrage Level
- 1,650.2 ft
- Osman Sagar Level
- 1,786.65 ft
- Himayat Sagar Level
- 1,761.65 ft
- Singur Inflow
- 31,412 cusecs
- Manjira Inflow
- 43,001 cusecs
Quotes
Mohd Farooq
a resident of Moosa Nagar, Chaderghat
“We are back in our house, but every time it rains, we worry if we might have to leave again. We are all living in fear right now.”
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Anil
a mechanic shed owner in Prakash Nagar
“The water is flowing at a dangerous rate. On Wednesday, it crossed the bridge and began creeping towards the roads. Just to be safe, I shifted my equipment elsewhere.”
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