Hyderabad: Inflows into the Krishna and Tungabhadra rivers have surged following heavy rainfall in upstream Karnataka, significantly raising water levels at major projects in Telangana and adjoining regions.
On Wednesday, the Jurala project recorded an inflow of 1,22,000 cusecs. Authorities opened 14 gates, releasing 94,878 cusecs downstream. An additional 28,658 cusecs were diverted for power generation. Other outflows include 1,300 cusecs to Bhima Lift-1, 315 to Koilsagar, 770 to the left canal, 400 to the right canal, and 150 to the RDS link canal. Total outflow from Jurala stood at 1,26,365 cusecs. The current reservoir level is 7.933 TMC against the full capacity of 9.657 TMC.
The Tungabhadra dam is also witnessing steady flooding. Thirteen crest gates have been lifted by 2.5 feet, discharging 36,699 cusecs. Inflow at the dam stood at 46,270 cusecs, with an outflow of 44,672 cusecs. The reservoir currently holds 75.770 TMC against its total capacity of 105.788 TMC, with water level measured at 1624.78 feet against the FRL of 1633 feet, according to TB Dam Section Officer Raghavendra.
The RDS barrage downstream is receiving 53,270 cusecs, with 595 cusecs being released into the main canal. Sunkesula barrage is getting 52,675 cusecs. The present water level at the RDS barrage stands at 11.2 feet. Waters from RDS and Sunkesula are now gushing towards the Srisailam project.
Meanwhile, the Bhima River is witnessing a massive surge. At Tangidi near Krishna mandal in Mahbubnagar, both the Krishna and Bhima rivers were seen swelling in parallel. Inflow at the Joladgiddi-Gudur barrage in Yadgir district of Karnataka reached 1,21,980 cusecs, matching the outflow.
Authorities have urged residents in low-lying areas along the Krishna River to remain vigilant, as rising Krishna River inflow continues to elevate flood risk downstream.
