Low Pennar basin reservoir levels raise concern despite flood storage capacity elsewhere
Some reservoirs in Andhra Pradesh have room to absorb floodwater, while low storage in key Pennar basin structures, particularly in Rayalaseema, is raising concern. The Hindu reported matching inflows and outflows of 98,619 cusecs at Cotton Barrage and controlled releases from major Krishna basin reservoirs.
Reservoir conditions in Andhra Pradesh present contrasting flood and water-storage concerns, The Hindu reported. Heavy runoff upstream has pushed inflows and outflows at Cotton Barrage in the Godavari river system to the same level: 98,619 cusecs. Major reservoirs in the Krishna river basin are also making controlled releases.
At the same time, key storage structures in the Pennar basin have significantly lower levels. The deficit is particularly concerning in Rayalaseema, according to the supplied report. The report said the half-empty reservoirs could provide a cushion against flooding, but it did not give individual reservoir levels, forecasts or details of any measures planned in response to the low storage.
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