A flood alert has been issued downstream of the Tungabhadra dam in Karnataka’s Koppal district after one of the 33 crest gates of the dam was washed away.
Tungabhadra Dam
Location: The dam is built across the Tungabhadra River in Hosapete, Ballari district, Karnataka.
Alternate Name: Tungabhadra Dam is also known as Pampa Sagar.
History: The Tungabhadra Dam was first conceived in 1860 to address recurrent famine in the Rayalaseema region.
Height: The dam stands at a height of about 49.5 meters.
Coverage: The Tungabhadra reservoir covers an area of 378 square kilometers, primarily in Karnataka’s Vijayanagar district.
Importance: The reservoir is one of the major sources of water for irrigation, industrial use, and drinking water in Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh.
Tungabhadra Board: It was established by a presidential order in 1953 to manage the reservoir.
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