Tanks in Hyderabad filled to brim

HYDERABAD: All the major water bodies in Hyderabad are filled to the brim following the incessant rains.

The two fresh water lakes, Osmansagar and Himayatsagar, reached their full tank level (FTL) and flood gates were opened to release the water downstream.

1. Osman Sagar: FTL : 1790.00 feet (3.900 TMC)

Present level: 1786.00 ft (3.008 TMC)

Inflows: 300 Cusecs

Outflow: 208 Cusecs

Gates: 2 Opened up to 1 foot height

2. Himayat Sagar: FTL: 1763.50 ft (2.97 TMC)

Present Level: 1760.55 (2.370 TMC)

Inflows: 500 Cusecs.

Outflow: 686 Cusecs

Gates: 2 Opened up to 1 foot

Meanwhile, Hussain Sagar too is filled and the water is brimming. While the FTL is 513.41 metres, the water is currently at 513.50 metres. Officials cautioned the people in the low lying areas of Hussainsagar to be on a high alert in view of the continuing rains. The flood gates could be opened any time.