Archive · 29 Jul 2025
Srisailam Reservoir Manages Flood Inflow; Releases Water
The Srisailam reservoir is getting a lot of water.
To manage the flood, officials are letting water out through the gates, sending it to another reservoir.
Water is coming in from other projects, and they're releasing a large amount of water.
The reservoir is almost full, so they are carefully controlling the water to prevent overflow.
Srisailam reservoir experiencing significant flood inflows.
Six gates raised to release water towards Nagarjuna Sagar.
Inflow of 229,743 cusecs from Jurala and Sunkesula projects.
Total outflow at 248,900 cusecs; 162,942 cusecs released via spillway gates.
Reservoir currently at 883 feet, with a capacity of 215.80 TMC.
- Who
- Authorities managing the Srisailam reservoir.
- What
- Water release from Srisailam reservoir due to heavy flood inflow.
- When
- Ongoing; current measurements available.
- Where
- Srisailam reservoir; Jurala, Sunkesula projects; Nagarjuna Sagar.
- Why
- To manage floodwaters and prevent overflow.
- Inflow
- 229,743 cusecs
- Outflow
- 248,900 cusecs
- Spillway Release
- 162,942 cusecs
- Current Water Level
- 883 feet
- Full Water Level
- 885 feet
- Total Capacity
- 215.80 TMC
Sources
Andhra govt issues flood alert as Godavari river swells
Andhra Govt Issues Flood Alert as Godavari Swells
Nagarjunasagar Crest Gates To Be Opened At 10 am Today
Officials On Alert After Continuous Rain In Mulugu
6 Lakhs Cusecs Floodwaters Discharged From Dowleswaram Barrage
