Archive · 20 May 2025
Flood Alert Issued for Thenpennai River in Krishnagiri
The government has warned people living near the Thenpennai river because there's been a lot of rain.
The water in the Krishnagiri dam is getting high, and they expect even more water soon.
People near the river are told to move to safer places.
Officials are watching the water levels closely and letting the excess water out to keep the dam safe.
Flood alert issued for Thenpennai river due to heavy rain.
Krishnagiri reservoir project dam water level is approaching maximum capacity.
Residents near the river urged to evacuate to safer locations.
Water inflow measured at 2,000 cusecs on Sunday.
Inflow expected to increase due to continued rainfall.
- Who
- Krishnagiri district administration, WRD officials.
- What
- Flood alert issued due to heavy rain.
- When
- Alert issued until further notice, with dam levels reaching capacity in a few days.
- Where
- Thenpennai river in Krishnagiri district.
- Why
- Due to heavy rain and high water levels in the Thenpennai river and Krishnagiri reservoir.
- Affected Dam
- Krishnagiri reservoir project
- Dam Water Level
- 50.5 feet
- Inflow Rate (Sunday)
- 2,000 cusecs
- River
- Thenpennai river
- Resident Advice
- Evacuate to safer locations
