Archive · 3 Jan 2026
₹2.10 Cr Repair Works Begin at Prakasam Barrage
The Prakasam Barrage, a big dam across the Krishna River, needs some repairs.
A part of the dam called crest gate No.
67 got damaged when some fishing boats hit it during a flood.
The authorities are going to fix it by stopping the water flow with a big gate and then repairing the damaged parts.
They are also painting other parts to keep everything working smoothly.
The repairs should be done by the end of January.
Right now, the water level is 11.3 feet, and water is being released into canals for farming.
Repair works at Prakasam Barrage costing ₹2.10 crore have begun.
Crest gate No. 67 was damaged by fishing boats during floods.
A 50-tonne bulkhead gate will be installed to facilitate repairs.
Painting and maintenance of operational equipment are also being carried out.
The works are expected to be completed by the end of January.
- Who
- Andhra Pradesh water resources authorities
- What
- Repair and maintenance works at Prakasam Barrage
- When
- Expected completion by end of January
- Where
- Prakasam Barrage across the Krishna River, Vijayawada
- Why
- To repair damaged crest gate and ensure smooth water flow regulation
- Location
- Prakasam Barrage, Krishna River, Vijayawada
- Estimated Cost
- ₹2.10 crore
- Damaged Component
- Crest gate No. 67
- Cause of Damage
- Fishing boats adrift during floods
- Repair Method
- Installation of 50-tonne bulkhead gate
- Current Water Level
- 11.3 feet
- Water Release
- 6,000 cusecs into canals for irrigation
- Total Gates
- 84 (70 crest gates and 14 sluice gates)