River Musi flowing furiously; first-level warning issued

HYDERABAD: River Musi, perennially treated more as a sewerage passage, is in spade and flowing furiously due to the continuous release of water from Hussain Sagar, Himayath Sagar and Osman Sagar. Authorities, as a precautionary measure, have issued first-level warning for all the dwellers on the banks of the river.

The flow of water in the river at the Chaderghat and Moosarambagh has reached alarming levels, attracting onlookers in hordes to witness the flood fury in the river that usually remains dry. To pre-empt any flash floods and inundation, authorities have already placed residents of Bapughat, Sankar Nagar, Chaderghat and Moosarambagh on the highest alert.

Musi Water entered into houses at moosa nagar area Chaderghat. Water entered in as many as 20 houses.

The Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) also issued a general warning to the people of the city to remain vigilant and alert in view of the unbated heavy rains battering the city. As the forecast suggests, the capital city is likely to receive more rains in the next few days.