Hyderabad: Two gates of Osman Sagar, Himayath Sagar lifted

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Rajini Gurram
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In view of the heavy rains, two gates each of Osman Sagar and Himayath Sagar are to be lifted on Tuesday.

Due to an increase in water inflow, 2 flood gates of Himayath Sagar were lifted 2 ft and released 1373 cusecs water at 8 am. The 2 flood gates of Osman Sagar were lifted 2 ft and released 442 cusecs water into the Musi River at 8 am.

The Hyderabad Metropolitan Water Supply & Sewerage Board (HMWSSB) has been monitoring the water levels. After the water level at these two reservoirs rose, the HMWSSB took the decision to lift the gates.

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