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Tungabhadra water reaches 60-km mark on LLC
The government has released water from the Tungabhadra Reservoir into the Tungabhadra Lower Level Canal.
This water is meant to help with drinking water needs in Kurnool district.
The water has already traveled 60 km and is expected to reach the district boundary by Sunday evening.
Teams are working to make sure the water flows smoothly and fills up storage tanks.
This is to make sure everyone has enough water during the summer.
Water from Tungabhadra Reservoir reaches 60-km mark on LLC.
1.05 TMC of water released for domestic needs in Kurnool.
Projected to cross Kurnool district boundary by Sunday evening.
Engineers monitoring flow to prevent leakages and ensure smooth transmission.
RWS Department ordered filling of Summer Storage tanks to maximum capacity.
- Who
- Government, Irrigation Department, Rural Water Supply (RWS) Department
- What
- Water release from Tungabhadra Reservoir
- Where
- Tungabhadra Lower Level Canal (LLC), Kurnool district
- When
- Sunday
- Why
- To ensure stable drinking water supply and alleviate potential summer shortages
Supporters of the water release
Critics of the water release
Timing of water release
Supporters of the water release
The water release is timely and necessary to ensure stable water supply during the summer.
Critics of the water release
The water release could have been better timed to avoid potential wastage and ensure more efficient use.
Key facts
- Water Source
- Tungabhadra Reservoir
- Distance Covered
- 60 km
- Water Volume Released
- 1.05 TMC
- Projected Milestone
- 134 km by Sunday late evening
- Departments Involved
- Irrigation Department, Rural Water Supply (RWS) Department
Sources
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