tungabhadra dam

There's been an increase in water inflow to the tungabhadra dam, Hospet.

A total of Rs 60 crore would be released for the development of the tungabhadra dam and it would be developed based on the model of the KRS and Almatti dam in Mysore, which is luring tourists, said tourism and infrastructure development minister, G Janardhan Reddy.

Rs 60 crore would be released for the development of tungabhadra dam and it would be developed on the model of the KRS and Almatti dam in Mysore.

The tungabhadra dam at Hospet, 60 km from Bellary, reached its maximum level of 1633 ft on Friday.

The Tungabhadra reservoir in Karnataka faced a crisis as a crest gate was washed away for the first time in 70 years. Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar announced an expert committee to evaluate all dams' structural safety in the state. Repairs are underway to save water and aid farmers, with JSW Steel engaged for production of a stronger gate.

The tungabhadra dam is brimming with water due to the copious rainfall in Shimoga region.

World heritage site Hampi now has another attraction besides its architectural grandeur: Greater Flamingos that have arrived from the Rann of Kutch.

Kannaiah Naidu's team successfully installed temporary stoplogs at tungabhadra dam. The crest gate operation is expected to finalize by Monday, potentially saving 30tmcft of water. Currently, the dam stores 71.1tmcft, with all gates except the 19th closed. Naidu emphasized testing crest gates' resilience given their extended use.

Engineers at the tungabhadra dam successfully installed a stoplog to prevent water wastage, bringing relief to drought-hit farmers in AP, Telangana, and Karnataka. Led by Kannaiah Naidu, the team managed to set the stoplog amidst heavy flood waters, saving the reservoir from massive water loss. The reservoir's water level remains promising for future crop seasons.

Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu instructed senior officials to visit the tungabhadra dam site after a gate was washed away due to heavy inflows. The officials are working to manage the situation with stop locks and reduce water releases. Residents in low-lying areas in Kurnool are on high alert due to potential increased water flow.

KURNOOL: The Karnataka government has released most of the Kurnool-Cuddapah (KC) canal's quota of 2 TMC sq ft water in the tungabhadra dam at Hospet to various canals in Karnataka, according to irrigation officials here.

The Andhra Pradesh State Disaster Management Authority (APSDMA) alerted residents along the Krishna river after a tungabhadra dam gate in Karnataka got washed away, resulting in a significant release of floodwaters. The incident occurred in Hospet, with 35,000 cusecs of water already flowing downstream. Residents in Kurnool district are advised to exercise caution and avoid crossing canals and streams.

ANANTAPUR: Tungabhadra board secretary Padmanabhan has assured farmers that the outflow into the right bank high level canal (HLC) would increase from September 20. He said that water would be released gradually after the completion of the works on breach.

The 19th crest gate of the 71-year-old tungabhadra dam in Karnataka malfunctioned, leading to potential flooding risks downstream in Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh. Engineers estimated that 60TMCFT of water needs to be drained before replacing the gate. Officials placed downstream districts on high alert, and Deputy CM DK Shivakumar assessed the situation at the site.