Amid IMD’s predictions of heavy rains, Hyderabad’s Hussain Sagar Lake reaches its ‘Full Tank Level’
Continuous rains in Hyderabad have caused Hussain Sagar lake to exceed its full tank level. The water level reached 513.53 meters, prompting officials to raise sluice gates by 2 feet. Significant inflows were reported, with some areas receiving up to 82 mm of rainfall.
Hyderabad’s Hussain Sagar lake reaches its Full Tank Capacity.
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Hyderabad: Continuous rains over the past two days have caused Hyderabad’s iconic Hussain Sagar lake to surpass its full tank level (FTL). As of Saturday morning, the lake’s water level reached 513.53 meters, slightly above its FTL of 513.41 meters. To manage the rising waters, officials raised the sluice gates by 2 feet, allowing excess water to flow through 12 vents. The downpour has led to substantial inflows into the lake via stormwater drains, increasing the inflow to 2,075 cusecs, while the outflow stood at 1,538 cusecs. Hyderabad recorded rainfall across various parts of the city on Saturday, with Himayatnagar seeing the highest accumulation at 5.8 mm. Meanwhile, the Siddipet District topped state records with 82 mm of rainfall.
Warning for more rains in Hyderabad!
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) Hyderabad has issued a warning for more rain, predicting thunderstorms, lightning, and squalls across several districts of Telangana. In Hyderabad, the forecast calls for light to moderate showers, which could further elevate water levels in the city’s lakes and reservoirs.
What does IMD’s weekly forecast say?
| Date | Min Temp | Max Temp | Weather Forecast (IMD) |
| 18-Aug | 24 | 34 | Generally cloudy sky with one or two spells of rain or thundershowers |
| 19-Aug | 24 | 34 | Generally cloudy sky with one or two spells of rain or thundershowers |
| 20-Aug | 24 | 33 | Generally cloudy sky with one or two spells of rain or thundershowers |
| 21-Aug | 23 | 33 | Generally cloudy sky with Light Rain or Drizzle |
| 22-Aug | 23 | 34 | Generally cloudy sky with Light Rain or Drizzle |
| 23-Aug | 24 | 34 | Generally cloudy sky with possibility of rain or Thunderstorm |
| 24-Aug | 24 | 33 | Generally cloudy sky with possibility of rain or Thunderstorm |
Recent weather trends in Hyderabad
Amid the rains, Hyderabad experienced a warmer-than-usual day yesterday, with temperatures peaking at 34 degrees Celsius, three degrees above the seasonal average. Overnight, temperatures dropped to 24.7 degrees Celsius, remaining slightly elevated compared to typical levels. In the past 24 hours, the city recorded a modest 0.6 mm of rainfall. Humidity levels were recorded at 74 per cent in the morning but dropped to 58 per cent by evening.
Today’s sunset is expected at 6:40 PM, with the moon rising at 5:46 PM. Tomorrow’s sunrise will occur at 5:59 AM.
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