Tungabhadra canal repair at Mylapur must be completed by August 9: Shivaraj Tangadagi
Minister Shivaraj Tangadagi has ordered round-the-clock repairs on a collapsed section of the Tungabhadra Left Bank Main Canal to ensure completion by August 9. Officials are also inspecting the canal for further vulnerabilities before water release, with a consultative committee meeting scheduled for August 11.
Why it matters
Efficient canal restoration is critical for irrigation and water management in agricultural regions of Karnataka.
Minister Shivaraj Tangadagi on Friday (August 7) directed officials to complete restoration of the collapsed stretch of the Tungabhadra Left Bank Main Canal near the 46th Mile point near Mylapur by Sunday (August 9), stressing that the repair work should continue round the clock.
The Minister visited the site of the canal breach near Mylapur village along with Basanagouda Badarli, MLC, and reviewed the progress of the restoration works. The affected canal carries water with a discharge capacity of 2,800 cusecs.
Mr. Tangadagi said repair works should be carried out on a 24-hour basis to ensure early completion. He also directed the police to impose temporary restrictions on traffic over the canal bund until the repairs are completed so that the work could proceed without interruption.
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