Twin reservoirs near full capacity
At Himayat Sagar, the water level stood at 1,763.00 feet (2.781 TMC), close to its FTL of 1,763.50 feet (2.970 TMC). The reservoir received 1,600 cusecs of inflow, leading to the opening of one gate to a height of three feet, releasing 1,017 cusecs of water.
Authorities have urged people living in low lying areas along the Musi river to stay alert, as more water may be discharged if the inflows continue. The healthy storage levels in both reservoirs are expected to boost Hyderabad's water supply, while also bringing cautionary measures to manage the downstream flow.
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