Tungabhadra dam gate replacement works completed, says Ramalinga Reddy
Karnataka Water Resources Minister Ramalinga Reddy announced the completion of crest gate replacements at the Tungabhadra reservoir. The project, costing ₹51 crore, follows the failure of the 19th gate during the 2024 monsoon and aims to improve long-term water management.
Why it matters
Ensures the structural integrity of a critical irrigation reservoir and facilitates inter-state water sharing discussions between Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, and Telangana.
Water Resources Minister Ramalinga Reddy on Thursday said that the replacement of the crest gates at the Tungabhadra reservoir, including the damaged 19th gate that was washed away last year, has been completed at a cost of ₹51 crore.
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