Reservoir Levels Surge in Andhra Pradesh as Srisailam, Nagarjuna Sagar Near Full Capacity

Speedy Summary

• Reservoirs across Andhra Pradesh are experiencing heavy inflows due too widespread rains in upper catchment areas, with key projects nearing full capacity.
• Srisailam Reservoir:

– Gross capacity: 215.81 TMC ft
– Current level: 197.91 TMC ft (91.71%) at a water level of 881.8 ft
– Inflow at 11:05 a.m.: 230,876 cusecs; Outflow: Higher at 231,555 cusecs into Krishna River

• Nagarjuna Sagar Reservoir:

– Gross capacity: 312.05 TMC ft
– Current storage: Holding 300.03 TMC ft (96.15% capacity) at a water level of around 585.9 ft
– Discharged volume higher than inflow to moderate levels

• Pulichintala Project:

Storage currently holds about 83% while similar balancing discharge mechanisms apply.

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