Hyderabad: Heavy inflows into the Kadem reservoir in Nirmal district forced irrigation authorities to lift 17 gates on Saturday, releasing 1,10,849 cusecs downstream. With the project brimming, large numbers of tourists flocked to witness the gushing outflows, even as police deployed tight security at the site.
Floodwater also surged into other reservoirs in the region. At Bhainsa’s Gaddenna vagu project, officials lifted two gates to discharge 4,571 cusecs against inflows of 6,484 cusecs. Meanwhile, the Swarna reservoir released 14,000 cusecs through three gates as levels rose sharply.
Kadem project gates lifted as reservoirs brim in Nirmal
Heavy monsoon rains also swelled the Pochera waterfalls, drawing visitors as water flows intensified. Officials cautioned residents and visitors in downstream areas to remain alert as flood discharges continued from multiple projects.
