Incessant rain in Shivamogga causes Tunga River to breach danger level
Shivamogga: Continuous heavy rains across Shivamogga have caused the Tunga River to overflow, breaching the danger level on Tuesday. The relentless downpour in Agumbe and Thirthahalli areas has increased the inflow of water to the Tunga dam. With the dam already at its highest capacity, the excess water is being steadily released into the river, resulting in a significant rise in the water level.
On Tuesday, the mantapa near the Korpalayya Chatra in Shivamogga submerged, signaling the dangerous rise of the Tunga River. The low-lying areas along the riverbanks are now at risk of flooding. In response, the municipal administration has issued warnings and taken necessary precautions to safeguard the residents.
The incessant heavy rains in the Shivamogga basin have led to a considerable increase in water inflow to major reservoirs across the district. The Linganmakki dam, a key hydro-electric project in the state, has experienced a dramatic rise in water inflow. As of Tuesday morning, the inflow to the dam surged to 77,911 cusecs. The current water level in the dam stands at 1782.15 feet, nearing its maximum capacity of 1819 feet. Over the past 24 hours, an additional four feet of water has accumulated in Linganmakki.
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Similarly, the Bhadra reservoir, a significant dam in Central Karnataka, has also seen a notable increase in water levels, with an inflow of 27,839 cusecs. Out of this, 166 cusecs of water is being released. The current water level in the dam is recorded at 144 feet and 7 inches, while the maximum capacity is 186 feet. In the last 24 hours, the dam has accumulated almost 3.5 feet of water. On the same day last year, the dam recorded a water storage level of 143.3 feet.
Meanwhile, the Tunga dam has reached its maximum level of 588.24 meters with an inflow of 42,683 cusecs on Tuesday. Out of this, 41,583 cusecs of water is being released to the Tungabhadra dam in Hospet.
The district authorities are closely monitoring the situation and have urged residents in vulnerable areas to stay alert and follow safety measures.
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NDA's win in Thiruvananthapuram Corporation watershed moment in Kerala politics: PM Modi
New Delhi (PTI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday termed the mandate received by the BJP-led NDA in the Thiruvananthapuram Corporation a "watershed moment" in Kerala's politics and expressed gratitude to the BJP workers for the "spectacular results".
The Left parties suffered a major setback in the Thiruvananthapuram Corporation, held by them for 45 years, as the BJP-led NDA surged ahead with a huge lead.
Reacting to the civic body results, the prime minister said it is a day to recall the work and struggles of generations of karyakartas (workers) in Kerala, who worked at the grassroots, which ensured today's result became a reality.
"Thank you Thiruvananthapuram! The mandate the BJP-NDA got in the Thiruvananthapuram Corporation is a watershed moment in Kerala's politics," he wrote on 'X'.
PM Modi said the people are certain that the development aspirations of Kerala can only be addressed by the BJP. "Our Party will work towards this vibrant city's growth and boost 'Ease of Living' for the people," he said with the hashtag #VikasitaThiruvananthapuram.
The prime minister said the BJP karyakartas are the strength of the party, and everyone is proud of them.
"My gratitude to all hardworking BJP karyakartas who have worked among the people, which has ensured a spectacular result in the Thiruvananthapuram Corporation," he said.
