Krishna river riparian inhabitants cautioned as Tungabhadra dam gate washed away

Official says nearly 35,000 cusecs of floodwaters flowed and a total of 48,000 cusecs will be discharged downstream

Amaravati: The Andhra Pradesh State Disaster Management Authority (APSDMA) on Sunday cautioned people living along the banks of Krishna river to keep vigil, following the washing away of a Tungabhadra dam gate in Karnataka.

Due to the snapping of a chain link, APSDMA managing director R Kurmanadh said gate number 19 got washed away due to the intensity of floodwaters. According to reports, the mishap occurred on Saturday night in Hospet.

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“Nearly 35,000 cusecs of floodwaters flowed and a total of 48,000 cusecs will be discharged downstream. People in Kurnool district’s Kosiri, Mantralayam, Nandavaram and Kouthalam should exercise caution,” he said in a press release. Further, the managing director advised Krishna river riparian inhabitants to avoid crossing canals and streams.