Nagarjuna Sagar gates lifted as inflows hit 2.58 lakh cusecsThe Nagarjuna Sagar Project witnessed a sharp rise in inflows on Sunday, prompting authorities to lift all 26 gates and release 2.58 lakh cusecs of floodwater downstream. The reservoir’s water level reached 587 feet, just three feet below its full capacity. By Telangana Today Published Date - 22 September 2025, 01:04 AMFile photoHyderabad: The Nagarjuna Sagar Project is experiencing a big surge in inflows. All the 26 gates of the project have been lifted, releasing over 2.58 lakh cusecs of floodwater downstream on Sunday. The project’s current water level stands at 587 feet, as against the Full Reservoir Level of 590 feet.