NEW DELHI: The Andhra Pradesh State Disaster Management Authority (APSDMA) on Sunday advised residents along the Krishna river to be vigilant after a Tungabhadra dam gate in Karnataka was washed away due to the intensity of floodwaters.
The gate, identified as number 19, was lost when a chain link snapped.
"Nearly 35,000 cusecs of floodwaters flowed and a total of 48,000 cusecs will be discharged downstream. People in Kurnool district's Kosiri, Mantralayam, Nandavaram and Kouthalam should exercise caution," said APSDMA managing director R Kurmanadh.
The incident occurred on Saturday night in Hospet, Karnataka. The washed-away gate has resulted in a significant discharge of water downstream.
Further, the managing director advised Krishna river riparian inhabitants to avoid crossing canals and streams.
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