Archive · 7 Aug 2025
Hyderabad Issues Flood Alert as Reservoirs Near Capacity
Imagine two big water tanks near Hyderabad, Himayatsagar and Osmansagar.
They are filling up with water because of rain.
The people in charge are worried because the tanks are almost full.
If the tanks get too full, they might have to release water.
If they do, the water will flow into a river, and could cause problems for people living nearby.
Officials are telling everyone to be ready in case the water tanks release water.
Hyderabad Water Board issued a flood alert due to rising water levels in Himayatsagar and Osmansagar reservoirs.
Himayatsagar is near its full tank level (FTL) at 1,762.45 feet, with an FTL of 1,763.50 feet.
Osmansagar's water level is at 1,782.80 feet, nearing its FTL of 1,790.00 feet.
Authorities anticipate opening flood gates if levels rise, potentially affecting downstream areas.
Relevant departments and local authorities have been alerted to take flood preparedness measures.
- Who
- Hyderabad Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board (HMWS&SB).
- What
- Flood alert issued due to rising water levels in Himayatsagar and Osmansagar reservoirs.
- When
- As of Wednesday afternoon.
- Where
- Himayatsagar and Osmansagar reservoirs, near Hyderabad.
- Why
- To regulate water levels and prevent flooding in low-lying areas.
- Himayatsagar Level
- 1,762.45 feet
- Himayatsagar FTL
- 1,763.50 feet
- Himayatsagar Storage Capacity
- 2.968 TMC
- Himayatsagar Current Storage
- 2.687 TMC
- Himayatsagar Inflow
- 500 cusecs
- Osmansagar Level
- 1,782.80 feet
- Osmansagar FTL
- 1,790.00 feet
- Osmansagar Storage Capacity
- 3.90 TMC
- Osmansagar Inflow
- 50 cusecs
