Water rises above danger level at Hussain Sagar

Heavy showers that pounded sections of the city on Monday, September 22, have taken the water level in the Hussain Sagar lake above the danger mark, posing fears for residents downstream.

The level of danger at the lake is 513.41 metres, whereas the present water level is 513.63 metres. Officials stated that the inflow to the lake is 1,530 cusecs and the outflow is 1,525 cusecs.

The Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) issued a



warning that floodwaters are continuing to fill Hussain Sagar from Kukatpally, Banjara Hills, and Bulkapur drains.

Authorities have asked people in low-lying areas around the lake, including Kavadiguda, Gandhi Nagar, Ashok Nagar, Domalguda, Bholakpur, Aravind Nagar and Sabarmathi Nagar, to be cautious and take safety precautions. The GHMC is keeping a close eye on the situation and has sent teams to handle any possible flooding and for evacuation at the earliest if needed.