Minister of Finance and Legislative Affairs Payyavula Keshav underscored the urgency of restoring the Tungabhadra Dam Gate at Hospet in Karnataka, which was washed away because of flooding into the reservoir on Saturday evening (August 10, 2024.)
Minister Payyavula Keshav conveyed his message from New Delhi on Sunday (August 11, 2024), regarding the Andhra Pradesh authorities’s swift motion in response to the incident. He mentioned that Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu was involved with the Karnataka State authorities on the incident and ordered measures to sort out the potential flooding alongside the catchment areas in Andhra Pradesh.
Andhra Pradesh on alert; nineteenth gate of Tungabadhra reservoir washed away in Karnataka’s Hospet
Minister Keshav known as for the instant alertness of State authorities on coming to know of the reservoir gate being washed away. He additional highlighted the immense affect of the incident on the agricultural communities of Anantapur and Kurnool districts.
The Minister harassed on the necessity for measures to expedite restoration of the dam gate and handle potential cures, together with various gate designs and momentary water stoppage methods. Assuring the general public alongside the downstream within the State, Mr. Keshav mentioned that the State authorities was focussing on resolving the matter and stopping additional water wastage from the dam.
The federal government had already initiated measures and was actively exploring all potential alternate options to stop water additional wastage. Mr. Keshav assured that the federal government was dedicated to making sure minimal disruption of the lives and livelihoods of farmers reliant on the Tungabhadra Dam.
