The government has notified all residents with a flood alert issuing it to the general public (Image: X @Karnataka Weather)
Tungabhadra Dam in Koppal, Karnataka released at least 35,000 cusec water into the river basin due to the 19th crest gate being damaged on Saturday. The Authorities noticed that the chain was damaged which led to the break in the 19th crest gate. This incident befell following an incessant rain in the Malnad regions of Karnataka that raised the water level which has a total capacity of 133 tmc.
This has stricken panic among the compatriots that the massive water outflow may wash away their abode who resides downstream including regions like Koppal, Ballari, Vijayanagara and Raichur. The government has notified all residents with a flood alert issuing it to the general public.
The chain of the 19th crustgate of the Tungabhadra dam broke around midnight on Saturday, causing a huge amount of water to flow into the river. This is the first time such a tragedy has occurred in the dam’s 70-year history#Tungabhadradam
pic.twitter.com/m3chWUw37e pic.twitter.com/XlnUj0VANh— Karnataka Weather (@Bnglrweatherman) August 11, 2024
On Sunday, The Minister in charge of Koppal district visited the dam location taking further measures to protect the reservoir causing no harm to the residents. It was said that the Tungabhadra Dam hasn’t witnessed any peril or such unfortunate incidents in its 70-year history as it provides water to the whole of Karnataka extending water support to Andra Pradesh and Telangana as well. The Dam was commissioned in 1953 considered India’s largest stone masonry and non-cement dam.
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Social media users have been discussing the architectural features as it is similar to Mullaperiyar Dam’s construction using a mixture of limestone and mud. Various accounts commented that this incident is quite alarming, especially for Kerala residents with Mullaperiyar Dam having the same characteristics.
Very alarming- especially for Kerala with Mulla Periyar dam having the same characteristics
— John Rajan (@John50725863) August 11, 2024
Warning sign for Mullaperiyar. 1st wayanad ,2nd Tungabhadra dam . May God protect everyone 🙏
— Real Indian. (@lionofin) August 11, 2024
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