Hyderabad: People who live in Charminar, Bahadurpura, Golconda, Bandlaguda, Asifnagar and Shaikpet looked at the threat of fresh floods because of the officials of the hyderabad metropolitan water supply and the Sewerage Board (HMWS & SB) preparing to lift several water gates from Osmansagar drinking water.
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On Saturday, four of the 15 Floodgates Osmansagar was appointed as the inflow of the reservoir increased due to heavy rainfall over the past few days in the upstream reservoir area.
With the Indian Meteorology Department (IMD) issued a red and orange warning for Telangana, severe to very heavy rainfall it is very possible for the next three days and the water gate tends to be lifted.
The senior official team, led by Director of HMWS & SB, technical, Ravi Kumar assessed the current to the reservoir every hour.
A few days ago, the warning was heard by HMWS & SB urging income and police engines to take precautions and evacuate people living in lowland areas.
However, residents of these areas say that they have no place to go if their area is flooded.
“Four of the 15 Floodgates Reservoir has been appointed to release excess water to the Musi River.
At 9pm, the Osmansagar reservoir has been filled up to 1,788.95 feet, against FTL 1,790 feet.
Some more water doors will be appointed soon,” said HMWS & SB Senior to Stoi.