1 year ago
Flood Alert Issued to Residents Near Bhavani River Banks
The government has warned people near the Bhavani River about possible flooding.
This is because a lot of water is flowing into the dam due to rain.
To manage the water, authorities are releasing some of it into the river and canals.
People living near the river have been told to move to safe places with their animals and things.
The authorities are helping them move to safety.
Flood alert issued for people on the banks of the Bhavani River.
Authorities are releasing 2,800 cusecs of water from the dam.
The water level in the dam was at 101.71 feet at 8 am on Tuesday.
Officials advised residents to move to safer locations with their belongings.
Police and Revenue officials are assisting in the evacuation process.
- Who
- PWD and Revenue Department officials, residents near the Bhavani River.
- What
- Flood alert issued and water released from Bhavani dam.
- Where
- Banks of the Bhavani River in Bhavanisagar, Sathyamangalam, Gobichettipalayam, and Bhavani areas.
- When
- Tuesday morning, August 5th at 8 am
- Why
- Due to rain and water released from dams, to prevent flooding.
Key facts
- Alert Issued By
- PWD and Revenue Department
- Dam Water Level (8 AM)
- 101.71 feet
- Full Dam Level
- 105 feet
- Storage
- 30.08 TMC feet
- Water Released
- 2,800 cusecs
- Location
- Erode, Tamil Nadu





