The continuous rains in and around Hyderabad have prompted authorities to open the gates of the Himayat Sagar reservoir, causing an alarming rise in water level in the Musi River.
About 1,000 people living in low-lying areas have been shifted to relief camps as the overflowing river triggered a flood scare.
The gates of the reservoir were opened on Friday night after the region witnessed heavy downpour over the last few days. The gates of Osmansagar, another reservoir in Hyderabad, have also been lifted.
VIDEO | Hyderabad: About 1,000 people living in low-lying areas were shifted to relief camps as the Musi river was in spate following heavy rains in the city and other parts of Telangana.
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According to reports, the flood water reached Mahatma Gandhi Bus Station (MGBS)—India’s fifth largest bus station—in south Hyderabad, forcing authorities to halt the bus services. MGBS is owned and run by the Telangana State Road Transport Corporation (TGSRTC).
TGSRTC MD V.C. Sajjanar said in a post on 'X' that buses originating at MGBS are being operated from different areas in the city.
The rising water level in the Musi River also forced officials to close the Chaderghat bridge in Hyderabad, resulting in a huge traffic jam in the area.
The India Meteorological Department has forecast heavy rainfall at isolated places in several districts of Telangana on September 27.
Chief Minister Revanth Reddy has asked the state administration to stay on high alert to manage the situation.
According to the Chief Minister's Office (CMO), officials across all departments have been instructed to closely monitor flood-prone areas and take proactive measures to ensure public safety.
The district collectors have been instructed to assess flood situations in areas prone to regular flooding and to relocate residents from low-lying regions to relief camps as a precautionary measure.
