Hyderabad, Sept. 28 -- All 15 gates of Osman Sagar are lifted to release the excess water as rains continue in Hyderabad and other districts of Telangana.

Apart from it, the gates of Himayat Sagar are also lifted.

Inflow in Osman Sagar rises due to rains in Hyderabad

As per the details, the reservoir received 3000 cusecs of inflows on Friday morning which increased to 8500 cusecs. Due to the rise in inflow, the authorities have decided to open 12 out of 15 gates.

However, when on Saturday the inflow increased further and reached 12600 cusecs, the Hyderabad Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board (HMWSSB) was left with no option but to open all 15 gates.

Currently, the water level in Osman Sagar is 1788.55 feet against the full t...