Hussain Sagar crosses full tank level due to rains in Hyderabad

Hussain Sagar, a lake located in the heart of Hyderabad, has crossed its full tank level (FTL) due to rains in the city over the past two days.

As of Saturday, the lake’s water level stood at 513.53 meters, exceeding the FTL of



513.41 meters. The sluice gates were raised by 2 feet to manage the rising water, allowing water to flow through 12 vents.

Due to continuous rainfall, the lake has been receiving substantial inflows through various stormwater drains.