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Musi Project Nears Full Reservoir Level, Villages Alerted
Water is flowing into the Musi project quickly.
The reservoir is getting close to its full level.
Officials said the gates may need to be opened if more water arrives.
They warned people living in nearby villages.
The warning covers villages in Nalgonda and Suryapet districts.
People were told to stay alert.
They were also told not to enter the Musi River.
The reservoir level was 640.58 feet, while its full level is 645 feet.
The Musi project recorded an inflow of 1,147.24 cusecs at Solipet.
Its water level reached 640.58 feet, compared with a full reservoir level of 645 feet.
The irrigation department warned residents in villages along the Musi River in Nalgonda and Suryapet districts.
Officials said rising inflows could lead to the project gates being lifted.
Residents were urged to remain alert and avoid entering the Musi River.
- Who
- The irrigation department and residents of villages in Nalgonda and Suryapet districts.
- What
- An alert was issued because the Musi project is nearing its full reservoir level and its gates may be lifted.
- Where
- The Musi project at Solipet and villages along the Musi River in Nalgonda and Suryapet districts.
- When
- Thursday.
- Why
- Rising inflows could cause the project gates to be lifted.
Key facts
- Inflow
- 1,147.24 cusecs at the Musi project at Solipet
- Current water level
- 640.58 feet
- Full reservoir level
- 645 feet
- Alert issuer
- Irrigation department
- Districts affected
- Nalgonda and Suryapet
- Public advice
- Remain alert and avoid entering the Musi River
- Potential action
- Project gates could be lifted if inflows continue rising
Sources
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