Andhra Reservoirs Overflow; Nagarjuna Sagar at 95% Capacity

Swift Summary

• Reservoirs across Andhra Pradesh have reached 73.56% of their total capacity (738.76 tmc out of 1,004 tmc).
• Srisailam reservoir has meaningful inflows with water levels close to its Full Reservoir Level; current live storage is at 198.16 tmc out of a capacity of 212.38 tmc.
• The Nagarjuna Sagar Project has filled up to 95.50% capacity, storing 298.01 tmc out of a total gross capacity of 312.05 tmc.
• Pulichintala project currently holds 40.49 tmc (88%) adn Prakasam Barrage in Vijayawada is at full capacity (3.07 tmc).
• Major inflows into the srisailam reservoir are coming from upstream discharges via Jurala and Sunkesula projects, totaling an estimate inflow rate of nearly 3,17,980 cusecs on Friday evening.
• Hydropower generation at the Right Power House (30,277 cusecs) and Left Power House (35,315 cusecs) totals 65,592 cusecs, while excess water is released via spillway gates raised to manage flow safety.
• Authorities are closely monitoring conditions as rainfall continues in catchment areas.

Indian Opinion Analysis
The robust monsoon season in Andhra Pradesh has brought substantial replenishment to major reservoirs such as Srisailam and Nagarjuna Sagar Projects-important for irrigation and hydropower needs across the region-which are near or above critical storage levels this year after consistent rainfall upstream feeding them strong inflows.

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