Srisailam Nears Full Level, 7 Gates Open

Kurnool: The flood flow to the Srisailam reservoir continues to rise with increased inflows from the Jurala and Sunkesula projects. At present, 2,53,442 cusecs of water is entering the reservoir, while 2,70,017 cusecs is being released downstream. Of this, 30,000 cusecs is being discharged through the Pothireddypadu head regulator, 35,315 cusecs through the left bank power station, and 30,486 cusecs through the right bank power station. Seven spillway gates have been lifted by 10 feet to release water towards Nagarjunasagar.

The reservoir’s full water level is 885 feet, and it has now reached 884.40 feet. Against the total storage capacity of 215.80 TMC, the present storage stands at 210.03 TMC.

Meanwhile, torrential rains over the past week have caused streams and canals across the district to overflow. The Tungabhadra reservoir has received heavy inflows from the Vedavati and other tributaries, filling it to capacity. Floodwaters are also continuing to flow heavily into the Tungabhadra river, inundating areas at the RDS Rajolibanda Diversion Scheme in Kosigi mandal. The river has overflowed near the Ramalingeswara Swamy temple in Mediganur, Kowthalam mandal, on the Andhra border.

In Kurnool, the Hundri river is in full spate following continuous rains for the past four to five days. Water levels have risen steadily since Sunday morning, overflowing the Hundri bridge in Kallur and submerging the stretch from Kallur to Devanagar. Locals have cautioned pedestrians and motorists against using the route, warning of potential danger.