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Hyderabad Lifts Osman Sagar and Himayatsagar Gates After Heavy Rains, GHMC Evacuates 55

Releases aim to manage Musi River flows to protect low-lying neighborhoods.

Overview

  • HMWSSB opened 10 gates at Osman Sagar to a height of 6 feet, releasing 6,370 cusecs with the reservoir at 1789.50 feet against a full-tank level of 1790.00 feet.
  • Himayatsagar stood at 1763.00 feet versus an FTL of 1763.50 feet as four gates were lifted to discharge 4,069 cusecs.
  • Combined outflow from the twin reservoirs exceeded 10,400 cusecs following early afternoon operations on September 26.
  • GHMC moved 55 residents from areas under Chaderghat Bridge to a community hall, providing temporary shelter, food, and medical support.
  • Commissioner R. V. Karnan is overseeing the response and has directed officials to remain on high alert due to continued rain forecasts.