NSP Spillway to Release Floodwaters Today

Speedy Summary

• The Telangana Irrigation Department is set to operate the crest gates of Nagarjunasagar dam on Tuesday at 9 a.m. to begin spillway discharge of floodwaters for the first time this season.
• As of Monday night, the reservoir’s storage was recorded at approximately 297.7 tmc ft against it’s full capacity of 312 tmc ft.
• Flood inflow includes over 1.47 lakh cusecs from Srisailam and a discharge totaling about 43,000 cusecs used for canal systems and power generation. This includes 29,000 cusecs discharged with power production into the river system.
• Authorities plan to release around 50,000 cusecs through the spillway during operations.

Indian Opinion Analysis
The planned operation of Nagarjunasagar dam’s crest gates is a critical step in managing inflows and maintaining reservoir safety amidst rising water levels during peak monsoon activity. with significant incoming floodwater from Srisailam alongside continuous discharges for irrigation and power generation purposes, balancing supply needs while preventing overflow risks is essential infrastructure management.

This action illustrates proactive water management ahead of potential flooding scenarios while also showcasing coordination between hydropower generation and broader irrigation systems common in major dam projects like Nagarjunasagar in India.

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