The Nagarjuna Sagar reservoir is overflowing due to large amounts of floodwater coming in from upstream areas. Because of the rising water levels, officials have opened two crest gates to release around 16,200 cubic feet per second (cusecs) of water downstream. As it stands now, the water level at Nagarjuna Sagar is at 590 feet. The reservoir’s total storage capacity is 312.50 Thousand Million Cubic Feet (TMC).
Meanwhile, the Sriramsagar project is also experiencing significant inflows. Floodwaters are flowing into the reservoir at a rate of 31,202 cusecs. The current water level at Sriramsagar is 1083 feet, which is very close to its full level of 1091 feet. The reservoir’s full storage capacity is 80.5 TMC, and the current water levels indicate a substantial influx, with figures nearing 53,620 TMC.
Officials are keeping a close watch on both reservoirs. They are working to manage the heavy inflow of water and make sure that floodwaters are controlled effectively to reduce potential risks downstream. The situation is still developing, and authorities are prepared to take further actions if needed.
