The Hindu 14.09.2010
Divert Raiwada water, Vishnu tells officials
Staff Reporter
VISAKHAPATNAM: Municipal Commissioner V.N. Vishnu has directed officials to prevent wastage of water from the Raiwada reservoir and divert it to Meghadrigedda reservoir. Following heavy inflows, the Raiwada water level stands at 113 ft against a maximum of 114 ft. Water is released by lifting the gates. Mr. Vishnu, who visited the Raiwada reservoir on Monday, said though 1 tmcft water could be impounded in the MGR only 0.5 tmcft was being stored. He directed that new wireless equipment be purchased for the control room at Raiwada.
Also project reports should be readied for construction of additional reservoirs, he directed Superintendent Engineer (Water Supply) V.Chandraiah.
