Osman Sagar and Himayat Sagar both have two gates that are kept open with the Hyderabad Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board (HMWS&SB) closely monitoring water levels.
These two major reservoirs have been monitored by HMWSSB officials since incessant rains began three days ago. The gates were lifted on Sunday to prepare for heavy inflows caused by heavy rains.
During the evening of Monday, around 6 p.m., the water level at Himayat Sagar was 1,760.55 feet, compared to the FTL of 1,763.50 feet. This is an increase of 500 cusecs over the 100 cusecs recorded earlier in the day. By opening up both gates to one foot, 686 cusecs of water are being drained into the Musi River.
As for Osman Sagar, the inflow earlier in the day had been 100 cusecs, but by evening had increased to 300 cusecs. At 6 pm, the water level at Osman Sagar was 1,786 feet, against the FTL of 1,790 feet, and the outflow was 208 cusecs.
Hussain Sagar and other city lakes are also monitored by Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation officials. Low-lying areas were inspected and rain-related complaints were dealt with by civic body monsoon teams by dialing the GHMC helpline 040-2111-1111 and the DRF helpline 040-2955-5500.
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DRF put on alert
The disaster management teams in urban Telangana are monitored by an enforcement wing set up specifically to ensure citizens’ safety. Following heavy rains lashing the city and other parts of the state, management teams are fully prepared to handle any situation.
As two gates of Osman Sagar and Himayat Sagar were lifted by the HMWSSB in the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) limits, the Disaster Management team has been instructed to be on alert and closely monitor these areas.
There are 360 fully trained professionals and 11 trucks, consisting of eight LMV teams and 360 multi-utility customized vehicles, ready to assist in any rescue operation. As part of its primary responsibilities, the force responds to disasters such as urban flooding, structural collapses, fires, rail or road accidents, and animal rescues.
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