he Irrigation authorities atSomasilaproject inNelloredistrict are on their toes as flood level is increasing in thereservoir.
The authorities had a tough time last year in lifting crest gates during floods. Although they averted a crisis at the eleventh hour by managing to lift the gates, the recent incident of a crest Gate washing away atPulichintalaproject due to heavyfloodsis worrying the administration.
The water level at Somasila project has already touched 68 tmc ft against the full reservoir level (FRL) of 72 tmc ft. Heavy rains in upstream areas are leading to increase in water level at the project.