Hyderabad, Aug. 7 -- Considering the persistent rain in the catchment areas and a prediction of additional downpour, the authorities have made a decision to open one gate of Himayat Sagar Reservoir at 10:00 pm on Thursday, August 7.

The Hyderabad district administration and irrigation authorities took the precautionary measure after water levels in the reservoir increased heavily following cloudburst-like rain that pounded different parts of the city in the early evening.

An orange alert is still active throughout Hyderabad, with the GHMC issuing alerts for potential flash floods in low-lying areas.

A day earlier, the Hyderabad Metropolitan Water and Sewerage Board (HMWSSB) issued a warning over the same.

The flood alert in Hyderabad ...