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Prakasam Barrage Releases 14,500 Cusecs of Surplus Water
The Prakasam barrage in Vijayawada filled to its highest planned level.
This happened because more water flowed into the Krishna River after continuous rains.
Officials opened 20 gates by one foot.
They released 14,500 cusecs of extra water downstream.
At 9 pm, the barrage was receiving 26,024 cusecs of water.
Some of that water was sent into three canals.
The canals together received 11,524 cusecs.
The barrage level was recorded at 12 feet.
The Prakasam barrage in Vijayawada reached its full reservoir level on Thursday evening.
Authorities opened 20 barrage gates by one foot around 9 pm.
A total of 14,500 cusecs of surplus water was released downstream into the Krishna River.
The recorded inflow was 26,024 cusecs, with 11,524 cusecs diverted through canals.
Canal releases included 5,738 cusecs to the KE Main Canal, 5,527 cusecs to the KW Main Canal and about 259 cusecs to the Guntur Channel.
- Who
- Authorities managing the Prakasam barrage.
- What
- They opened 20 gates and released 14,500 cusecs of surplus water downstream.
- Where
- The Prakasam barrage in Vijayawada, releasing water into the Krishna River.
- When
- Thursday evening, with the release beginning around 9 pm.
- Why
- Continuous rains in the catchment area increased inflows, bringing the barrage to its full reservoir level.
Key facts
- Barrage level
- 12.0 feet
- Recorded inflow
- 26,024 cusecs
- Surplus water released
- 14,500 cusecs
- Water diverted to canals
- 11,524 cusecs
- Gates opened
- 20 gates, each by one foot
- Release time
- Around 9 pm on Thursday
Sources
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