Himayat Sagar Gates Opened, 1,400 Cusecs Released into Musi
The irrigation department officials opened one gate late last night, but in the morning, as the water flow increased further, three more gates were opened, releasing a total of 1,400 cusecs of water into the Musi River from four gates.
Ranga Reddy: The water level in Himayat Sagar has reached near the full tank level after heavy floodwater entered from the upper reaches. The irrigation department officials opened one gate late last night, but in the morning, as the water flow increased further, three more gates were opened, releasing a total of 1,400 cusecs of water into the Musi River from four gates.
The full tank level of Himayat Sagar is 1,763.50 feet, but the water level is currently being maintained at 1,763.10 feet. An alert has been issued for the low-lying areas along the Musi after the gates were opened.
Officials say that if two more gates are opened, residents living on the banks of the Musi will be shifted to safer places. At present, two gates of Himayat Sagar remain open, and the situation is being closely monitored.
The public has been urged to avoid going near the banks and canals of the Musi River.
