Koppal:
One of many gates of the Tungabhadra dam in Karnataka was washed away final evening because of the snapping of chain hyperlink. A flood alert was sounded in downstream Koppal as authorities instantly opened all besides 5 dam gates to take off the strain on only one. This would cut back the reservoir degree to permit restore work of Gate quantity 19.
The water degree within the reservoir is required to be diminished from 105 TMC to 65-55 perform the restore work, information company PTI reported citing sources within the water sources division.
The incident additionally put areas in neighbouring Andhra Pradesh on alert. These residing alongside the banks of Krishna River have been requested to maintain vigil and keep away from crossing canals and streams.
Presently, the dam is permitting 89,000 cusecs discharge, studies stated.
Koppal district in-charge Minister Shivaraj Tangadagi stated there may be an urgency to empty the dam. “We could must launch not less than 60 to 65 TMC water from the dam. The issue could be resolved solely after 20 toes of water is launched,” he stated.
Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar is on his option to Koppal.
Whereas there is not any worry of flooding presently regardless of a rise in water stream, individuals have been cautioned towards venturing close to the Tungabhadra river because of the heavy discharge from the dam.
Experiences recommend this was the primary main challenge reported on the dam in 70 years since its development.