Hyderabad’s twin reservoirs fill up after overnight rain, officials sound high alert | The Indian Express
Following the downpour, the state government Tuesday sounded a high alert and directed all officials to ensure there was no loss of human life. Till 3pm Tuesday, eight of the 15 gates of Osmansagar and six of the total 17 gates of Himayat Sagar reservoirs were opened.
The authorities in Hyderabad released water from the twin reservoirs of Osmansagar and Himayat Sagar Tuesday after heavy overnight rainfall in their catchment areas. Heavy rain also lashed Hyderabad Monday night leaving several low-lying areas inundated. Following the downpour, the state government Tuesday sounded a high alert and directed all officials to ensure there was no loss of human life. Till 3pm Tuesday, eight of the 15 gates of Osmansagar and six of the total 17 gates of Himayat Sagar reservoirs were opened.
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According to officials, water level at Osmansagar, with gates opened up to five feet, has almost reached the lake’s full tank level of 1,787.4 feet. At Himayat Sagar, the gates have been opened up to two foot. Meanwhile, water level in Hussainsagar lake in the city, too, has reached the full tank level of 513.48 metre.
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