Reservoirs present a grim picture

Visakhapatnam | Friday | 21st July, 2017

Summary:

The Visakhapatnam Industrial Water Supply Company is drawing 100 cusecs for industrial and domestic use in and around the city. The main source of supply Yeleswaram reservoir also improved from 67.35 to 70 in June. But Rain during the last few days has improved the level to 70.8 m.

Inflows are encouraging at 1200 cusecs. Pumping from Yeleswaram reservoir has been continuing since March 31with water not flowing by gravity. | Photo Credit: C.V.Subrahmanyammore-inWith meagre inflows into other reservoirs after wet spells in June and July, the Yeleru reservoir is the only silver lining with good improvement..