Water level in dams rising in Kerala
Thiruvananthapuram(PTI): With water levels rising in various dams due to heavy rains in the catchment areas and the eastern hilly regions of the state, the Kerala government on Monday issued alerts to the public that shutters of certain dams will be raised, resulting in increase in water levels of rivers in south and central Kerala.
With water level in the Idukki reservoir, one of the highest arch dams in Asia, having risen to 2,396.96 feet Monday, an Orange alert has been sounded. The full reservoir level of Idukki dam is 2,403 feet.
As the water level at various dams including Sholayar, Pamba, Kakki and Idamalayar are rising, the state government has called a meeting which will be chaired by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan to take stock of the situation.
An Orange alert has been issued for the Pamba dam and the Kakki dam will be opened before afternoon today, state health minister Veena George, who is in charge of Pathanamthitta district, has said.
The low-lying areas of Cherickal, Poozhikadu, Mudiyoorkonam and Kurambala regions near Pandalam, along the banks of Achankovil river, have been flooded. As the water level in the Achankovil has been rising, alert has been sounded along the banks near regions of Aranmula, Kidangannur and Omalloor.
People have been shifted to various relief camps opened in Pathanamthitta district.
Meanwhile, the state government has appointed ADGP Vijay Sakhare as the nodal officer to coordinate the rescue and relief operations.
Thrissur District Collector Haritha V Kumar has asked the public residing along the banks of Chalakudi river to remain vigilant as water level may rise as Sholayar dam may open soon.
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UT Khader to attend Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference, concludes study tour in South Korea
Bengaluru: Hon’ble Speaker of the Karnataka Legislative Assembly, UT Khader Fareed, is set to participate in the upcoming 67th Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference in Sydney, Australia, from November 5 to 8, 2024.
Representing the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association’s Karnataka branch, Speaker Khader recently concluded a study tour in South Korea to strengthen Karnataka's international relations and explore collaborative opportunities.
During the visit, Speaker Khader met with the Indian Ambassador to South Korea, Amit Kumar, IFS, on October 27 in Seoul. According to a press release from P. Omprakash, Advisor to the Speaker and former Secretary of the Karnataka Legislative Assembly, the meeting focused on enhancing bilateral ties between Karnataka and South Korea, with discussions covering key sectors like education, trade, healthcare, and information technology.
Speaker Khader emphasized Karnataka’s interest in establishing Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with South Korean universities, aimed at promoting collaborative academic programs and expanding job opportunities through affiliated colleges.
Both sides also exchanged views on potential investment opportunities and the infrastructure and economic landscape of their respective regions. The discussions highlighted hopes for strengthened ties between Karnataka and South Korea, and building future partnerships in various fields.
