Andhra Pradesh: Somasila reservoir records 67,662 TMCs water storage at present

Flood flow from the upland areas into the Somashila reservoir of the zone is 4570 cusecs. The reservoir currently holds 67,662 tmc of water. Water is being discharged from the Somasili Reservoir to the Kandaleru reservoir.

While 2100 cusecs by the Flood Canal, 550 cusecs to the North Canal, 20050 Cusecs to the South Canal, 2950 cusecs to the Penne Delta, 17,18 river Sluize have been released 50 cusecs of water each and 150 cusecs is wasted in the form of steam.

The incessant rains in the state have crippled the livelihood and all the reservoirs are full. With excess water, thus the officials are distributing the water into low lying dams and reservoirs.