A leopard was spotted at Pothureddypadu head regulator irrigation project on the Srisailam Reservoir in Jupadubangla mandal falling under Atmakur forest division in Nandyal district on Monday.
After sighting the feline near the reservoir, close to Nallamala forest, people informed the forest department officials who immediately rushed to the spot and kept a watch on it from a distance to ensure it did not stray into the nearby habitations.
The locals said the leopard had come to the reservoir to quench its thirst. The district continued to report high temperatures on Sunday(40.5 degree Celsius) and Monday(39.5 degree Celsius).
