Hyderabad, July 27 -- The India Meteorological Department (IMD) Hyderabad has forecast rains till Wednesday, July 30, which will further increase the water levels in Hussain Sagar, currently near full tank level (FTL).

The weather department has predicted thunderstorms, lightning, and squalls for various districts till July 30.

Level of Hussain Sagar monitored

In view of the rains forecast by IMD Hyderabad, the water level in Hussain Sagar is being closely monitored.

Although there is no official alert regarding the water level, residents of low-lying areas remain alert.

The water level in Hussain Sagar was at 513.41 meters on Saturday against its FTL of 514.75 meters. The lake is receiving an inflow of 1,181 cusecs against an outflo...