Hyderabad, Aug. 7 -- The district administration has put a flood alert for several areas in Hyderabad falling on the either side of the River Musi following possibility of opening the flood gates of Himayatsagar and Osmansagar dams.

The Hyderabad Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board (HWWS&SB) issued an alert and shared it with all the agencies concerned to take measures to prevent any loss of life.

The flood alert in Hyderabad prompted the administration to warn the people staying close to the River Musi against the possibility of flooding in the human habitats. People staying in low level areas were asked to move away from their houses and stay at temporary shelters arranged for them.

When the water is released from Himayatsag...