Karnataka's tungabhadra dam Gate washed away-Alert issued...
Gate 19 of the tungabhadra dam in karnataka was washed away on saturday night when a chain link snapped, raising great anxiety in downstream districts, according to officials familiar with the situation. Officials stated that the incident resulted in the release of floods, with an initial discharge of over 35,000 cusecs. The total downstream outflow is estimated to be 48,000 cusecs.
Following the collapse, the andhra pradesh State Disaster Management Authority (APSDMA) issued a flood warning to inhabitants living along the krishna river, urging them to remain attentive. APSDMA authorities stated residents of the kurnool district's Kosigi, Mantralayam, Nandavaram, and Kouthalam regions have been warned. "The floodwaters are being released at a rapid rate. people in the impacted areas should be vigilant and take all necessary precautions to protect their safety, according to an official statement. deputy chief minister DK Shivakumar is on his way to the dam for an inspection, according to officials.
The andhra pradesh State Disaster Management Authority issued a warning to villages along the krishna river after a tungabhadra dam gate was washed away due to high flooding. The incident caused a significant increase in water levels, prompting warnings in various regions.
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