According to the Telangana Water Resources Dashboard, Jurala reservoir's water level has reached 317.550 metres—just shy of its 318.516-metre capacity—and currently holds 7.740 TMC, generating 6 million energy units today
Published May 30, 2025 | 9:32 PM ⚊ Updated May 30, 2025 | 9:32 PM
Jurala Project
Synopsis: With the early arrival of the southwest monsoon, Telangana is experiencing unusual water inflows in the Krishna and Tungabhadra basins. Heavy rains in Karnataka and Maharashtra have raised reservoir levels, prompting gate openings at Jurala. Though no flood threat is reported, officials are closely monitoring the situation and taking precautionary steps to protect downstream areas and maintain reservoir safety.
With an early onset of the southwest monsoon, Telangana is witnessing unseasonal water inflows in the Krishna and Tungabhadra river basins, triggering cautious monitoring by state authorities. Heavy rainfall in the upstream states of Karnataka and Maharashtra has led to a significant surge in water levels at key reservoirs, including Jurala and Sunkeshala in Jogulamba Gadwal district.
The unexpected inflow, more typical of mid-monsoon months, prompted officials to open multiple gates at Jurala to manage the volume. While authorities have ruled out any immediate flood risk, precautionary measures are underway to safeguard downstream villages and ensure continued reservoir stability.
As the monsoons arrive early, Telangana faces an unusual water inflow in the Krishna and Tungabhadra rivers for this time of the year.
As torrential rains hit Karnataka and Maharashtra, over 97,000 cusecs of Krishna water reached the Jurala Reservoir in Jogulamba Gadwal district. Subsequently, they had to lift 12 gates to release 88,835 cusecs of water.
As per the Telangana Water Resources Information System Dashboard, the water levels have reached 317.550 metres, just a metre short of its 318.516 metres. Additionally, the project currently holds about 7.740 TMC of water, filling most of the 9.657 TMC. Additionally, as per reports from TGGENCO, the reservoir has produced 6 Million Units of energy today.
Meanwhile, the Sunkeshala Barrage of the same district recorded its first inflow of the season.
Speaking to South First, Jogulamba Gadwal Irrigation Officer M Srinavasulu alleviates any fears of a flood. ” While the inflow is heavy at the projects, it is not a major concern,” he reassured.
Following the heavy inflow, the Irrigation Department also let out substantial amounts of water to maintain the balance. Despite alleviating fears of a flood threat, Srinivasulu did note that there were some measures in place to assure preparedness.
“We have informed the Revenue Department to issue warnings along the riverbank villages. We notified them that they must not venture into the river for anything due to the heavy flow of flood waters,” he revealed.
“Furthermore, as things stand, we are constantly monitoring the conditions from the flood control room and are prepared,” he assured.
(Edited by Ananya Rao)
