: The previous BRS government exerted pressure on the water board to release water from Osmansagar and the Himayatsagar into the Musi river before they reached full capacity, to save villas and farmhouses of highly influential persons built in the area covered by the lake-protection GO 111 from flooding. Whenever the backwaters of the two reservoirs seeped into farmhouses, roads, including the Outer Ring Road (ORR) service road, the HMWS&SB used to lifted the gates of Osmansagar and Himayatsagar. Areas such as Nagireddyguda, Aziznagar, Miyakhangadda, Janwada, Shankarpally Main Road and Khanapur are just a few of the many areas where farmhouses and other establishments have sprung up.
Residents in villages affected by GO 111 restrictions expressed concern over extensive construction that has drastically reduced the holding capacity of the twin reservoirs, leaving them in fear whenever there are significant inflows. "Due to the construction, we are now at the mercy of the HMWS&SB. If they don’t lift the gates, our shops and houses will get flooded," said V.
Srisailam, a resident of Janwada. He added that the craze for a view of Osmansagar and Himayatsagar from properties has spoiled the natural beauty of the area, with dozens of structures being built in recent years. Farmers also complained that water has begun entering their fields.
"Since these VIPs built big houses, water has started flooding our roads, fields, and homes. But once it began affecting their properties and c.
