(MENAFN- AsiaNet News) In a recent update on the Tungabhadra reservoir crisis, Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister and Water Resources Minister DK Shivakumar assured that the broken chain link of the 19th crustal gate will be repaired within the next four to five days. This is the first such incident in the last 70 years since the construction of the dam.
Addressing the media in Bengaluru on Monday, Shivakumar said, “I visited the Tungabhadra dam and inspected the situation. We have started repair work immediately. I have spoken to the contractors involved in the construction and reviewed the plans for the dam. We are planning the necessary repairs, which should be completed within four to five days.”
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Shivakumar also stressed that measures have been taken to protect crops in the areas irrigated by the Tungabhadra reservoir. He added, “Our Chief Minister Siddaramaiah will visit the site tomorrow. I have coordinated with the technical team and we are taking all necessary precautions to ensure safety. There is no need for alarm. This is the first time in 70 years that such a problem has occurred.”
He further stated that a security team has been formed and sent to all the dams in the state and an expert committee will be constituted tomorrow to examine all the reservoirs. “In all the reservoirs in the state, there are two chain links for each gate to regulate the flow of water. However, Tungabhadra dam has only one chain link, which is currently broken. Though there were concerns about the flow of water, we have managed to bring the situation under control. We are saving 55 to 60 TMC of water in the reservoir,” he said.
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In response to the situation, additional water is being released into the Tungabhadra river, leading to a high alert level near Rayara Math in Mantralaya. Urging caution, Shivakumar noted, “Devotees visiting Rayara Math should be cautious. Despite rising water levels, some people continue to bathe in the river, increasing the risk. We have deployed police and security personnel to ensure the safety of the public.”
Shivakumar assured that measures have been taken to conserve water and the repair plan has been discussed with previous contractors. “The repair work is expected to be completed in the next few days,” he confirmed.
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