Tamil Nadu: Rains continue to lash parts of state, waterlogging in parts of Tirunelveli reported
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Tamil Nadu: Rains continue to lash parts of state, waterlogging in parts of Tirunelveli reported

India TV News  

Widespread rains continued to lash parts of Tamil Nadu on Friday. Several areas in Thiruvannamalai, which had experienced mud slips atleast four times when Cyclone Fengal crossed the Tamil Nadu and Karaikal coast on November 30, and some parts in the southern districts, as well, were swarmed by swathes of water. Following a sudden increase in the inflows into the Sathanur dam in Thiruvannamalai district that sharply surged the water level, about 13,000 cusecs water was released from the reservoir on Thursday. In Chennai, about 1,000 cusecs water was released from the Poondi dam, one of the chief sources of drinking water to the metro, in the afternoon and the quantum was gradually increased to about 5,000 cusecs in the evening, PWD said.

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Chennai Weather Update: Isolated rain in Tamil Nadu boosts water levels in dams
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Chennai Weather Update: Isolated rain in Tamil Nadu boosts water levels in dams

India Today  

The rainy season in Tamil Nadu has turned into a growing concern, with more rainfall expected to lash parts of the state. This rainfall has played a crucial role in replenishing water levels in irrigation tanks and dams across Tamil Nadu. According to the Tamil Nadu Water Resources Department, the storage in irrigation tanks has been significantly improved. The India …

Tamil Nadu weather update: Heavy rains to lash Chennai, other districts, orange alert issued
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Tamil Nadu weather update: Heavy rains to lash Chennai, other districts, orange alert issued

India TV News  

Heavy rains have been battering several districts across Tamil Nadu since the past weeks. In a fresh rain alert on Tuesday, the Regional Meteorological Centre issued an orange alert for several districts including Chennai in Tamil Nadu, indicating heavy to very heavy rainfall. An orange alert has been issued by the weather department for Tuesday for the districts of Cuddalore, …

As Chennai braces for new rain spell, more water released from lakes
3 weeks, 6 days ago

As Chennai braces for new rain spell, more water released from lakes

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: As new weather system may bring more rains to the city between December 16 and 18, the total quantum of discharge from reservoirs supplying water to the city has gone up by 2,000 cusecs. Water Resources Department increased the discharge from Chembarambakkam reservoir from 4,500 cusecs to 6,000 cusecs as of Saturday noon, and from Puzhal lake from 500 …

Tamil Nadu Rains: Amid severe water logging, IMD predicts more showers in THESE districts till December 18
4 weeks ago

Tamil Nadu Rains: Amid severe water logging, IMD predicts more showers in THESE districts till December 18

Live Mint  

As rains, waterlogging continue to batter several districts across Tamil Nadu, The India Meteorological Department has has now predicted more showers till December 18. Under its influence, a Low Pressure Area is likely to form over southern parts of Bay of Bengal and move west-northwestwards towards Tamil Nadu coasts during subsequent 48 hours.” Tamil Nadu rain update Amid this, heavy …

54 cm rainfall recorded in Tirunelveli, Chennai dams open flood gates
4 weeks, 1 day ago

54 cm rainfall recorded in Tirunelveli, Chennai dams open flood gates

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: Tamil Nadu has experienced unprecedented rainfall over the past 24 hours, leading to significant water accumulation in major reservoirs and prompting flood alerts in several regions. The state witnessed heavy downpours, with Tenkasi's Ayikudi recording over 30 cm of rainfall, propelling the district from a deficit to an excess in the northeast monsoon season. In Tirunelveli district, Oothu received …

Heavy rain in parts of Tamil Nadu, MK Stalin directs officials to assess situation
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Heavy rain in parts of Tamil Nadu, MK Stalin directs officials to assess situation

India Today  

A well-marked low-pressure system caused heavy rain in the Delta and southern districts of Tamil Nadu, prompting the state government to declare a holiday on Friday for schools and colleges in multiple districts. Heavy rain led to severe water stagnation in several areas, especially in Tirunelveli and Tenkasi districts. Chief Minister MK Stalin visited the state’s Control Room, and he …

Rain continues to lash Tamil Nadu, schools shut today in eight districts
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Rain continues to lash Tamil Nadu, schools shut today in eight districts

India Today  

As the well-marked low pressure area in southwest Bay of Bengal is likely to continue moving west-northwest towards South Tamil Nadu, intense rainfall activity is predicted to shift to southern Tamil Nadu, as well as parts of Western Ghat. However, its movement in the region could bring heavy rainfall in parts of southern Tamil Nadu as well as Western Ghats …

Widespread rain in southern districts of Tamil Nadu
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Widespread rain in southern districts of Tamil Nadu

The Hindu  

Widespread rainfall since late Wednesday night across the southern districts of Tamil Nadu led to the district administrators announcing a holiday for schools in Ramanathapuram, Dindigul, Tirunelveli and Thoothukudi on Thursday. Incidentally, there was not much rain in Theni district during the last 24 hours ending 6 a.m. on Thursday and the IMD prediction was ‘very light rainfall.’ This came …

Heavy Rainfall Lashes Tamil Nadu
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4 weeks, 2 days ago

Heavy Rainfall Lashes Tamil Nadu

Deccan Chronicle  

Chennai: Parts of Tamil Nadu experienced heavy rainfall on Thursday, with forecasts predicting more showers across the state. According to Tamil Nadu Weatherman, South Tamil Nadu is on alert for heavy rain until Friday, with interior districts expected to bear the brunt of the downpour as a low-pressure system moves from the Gulf of Mannar to the Arabian Sea. Coutrallam, …

Tamil Nadu Rains Heavy Showers Lash State Schools Shut In Chennai 10 Districts Today More Rains Predicted
4 weeks, 2 days ago

Tamil Nadu Rains Heavy Showers Lash State Schools Shut In Chennai 10 Districts Today More Rains Predicted

ABP News  

Tamil Nadu rains: Widespread shower batter Chennai, Dindigul and Thoothukudi districts from Wednesday night. The 11 districts including Chennai, Tiruvallur, Chengalpattu, Kancheepuram, Villupuram, Ramanathapuram, Thanjavur, Mayiladuthurai, and Cuddalore have declared school closures for the day. #WATCH | Tamil Nadu: Rain lashes parts of Thoothukudi In light of the heavy rain forecast, a holiday has been declared for schools in various …

Tamil Nadu, Chennai rains 12 December updates : Rains lash Tamil Nadu, schools closed in many districts
4 weeks, 2 days ago

Tamil Nadu, Chennai rains 12 December updates : Rains lash Tamil Nadu, schools closed in many districts

The Hindu  

Intense rainfall activity may shift to south Tamil Nadu and western ghats districts on Friday as the well-marked low pressure area is expected to move towards that region and weaken gradually. Heavy rainfall pounded various parts of the State on Thursday till 5.30 p.m. Vazhapadi in Salem district received a very heavy rainfall of 18 cm followed by Manalmedu in …

Flood alert issued as Tamil Nadu's Poondi reservoir nears full capacity
4 weeks, 2 days ago

Flood alert issued as Tamil Nadu's Poondi reservoir nears full capacity

India Today  

Heavy rain in Chennai and surrounding districts has filled reservoirs to their maximum levels, prompting authorities to issue a flood alert. The Water Resources Department has released 1,000 cucuses of water from the Poondi reservoir into the Kosasthalaiyar River as a precaution. On Thursday morning, Poondi reservoir’s water level stood at 34.05 feet, just one foot shy of its full …

Tamil Nadu State admin failed Dam management test
1 month ago

Tamil Nadu State admin failed Dam management test

New Indian Express  

After days of keeping weather experts on their toes, cyclone Fengal made landfall on the Tamil Nadu coast over the past weekend and left several districts and Puducherry reeling by dumping close to 50 cm of rains within 24 hours in some places. While Chennai, the habitual victim of the northeast monsoon’s fury, was spared this time, people in Villupuram, …

Rains lash several parts of Karnataka
1 month, 1 week ago

Rains lash several parts of Karnataka

Deccan Chronicle  

Bengaluru: Rains lashed several parts of Karnataka, particularly the coastal, Malnad, and south interior regions, due to the impact of Cyclone Fengal on Tuesday, officials said. Light to moderate rain is likely at most places over Uttara Kannada and at a few places over Gadag, Haveri, Raichur, Yadgir, Dharwad, Kodagu, Hassan, Shivamogga, Mysuru, Mandya, Chitradurga, and Ballari districts. Light rain …

Anger overflows as rains flood villages in Villupuram, Puducherry
1 month, 1 week ago

Anger overflows as rains flood villages in Villupuram, Puducherry

New Indian Express  

VILLUPURAM/PUDUCHERRY: Incessant rain coupled with the opening of the Sathanur dam have led to the flooding of over 300 villages in Villupuram, with thousands of people stranded in their homes on Monday. Due to the flooding, Collector C Palani announced one-day holiday for schools and colleges on Tuesday in Villupuram while Kallakurichi Collector MS Prasanth announced leave for schools and …

Tamil Nadu: Floods Triggered By Cyclone Fengal Sweep Away Buses As Uthangarai Hit By Historic Rainfall — WATCH
1 month, 1 week ago

Tamil Nadu: Floods Triggered By Cyclone Fengal Sweep Away Buses As Uthangarai Hit By Historic Rainfall — WATCH

ABP News  

Cyclone Fengal has caused widespread disruption in Tamil Nadu, with severe flooding sweeping away parked buses in Uthangarai, Krishnagiri district. The Parasaneri Lake in Uthangarai overflowed following heavy rains, leading to floodwaters rushing onto the Tirupathur-Uthangarai road and washing away several parked vehicles. #CycloneFengal #Tamilnadu #Floods #Krishnagiri pic.twitter.com/K8Jla22VUc — Chennai Weatherman December 2, 2024 Cyclone Fengal: Floods In Krishnagiri's Uthangarai, …

Floods Hit Villupuram, Rail Services Suspended as Water Crosses Danger Mark
1 month, 1 week ago

Floods Hit Villupuram, Rail Services Suspended as Water Crosses Danger Mark

Deccan Chronicle  

Chennai: Villupuram district in north Tamil Nadu continues to reel under unprecedented flooding, and Chief Minister M.K. The depression, the remnant of cyclonic storm Fengal over north coastal Tamil Nadu and Puducherry, weakened into a Well Marked Low Pressure Area on Monday, the India Meteorological Department said. With water rising above the danger level on an arterial bridge between Vikravandi …

Tamil Nadu rains: 7 trapped after mudslide in Tiruvannamalai amid heavy rain
1 month, 1 week ago

Tamil Nadu rains: 7 trapped after mudslide in Tiruvannamalai amid heavy rain

Live Mint  

At least seven people are feared trapped inside a building after it collapsed due to a mudslide in Tiruvannamalai district on Sunday. According to the Press Trust of India, a large boulder fell on huts located on the lower slopes of the famous Annamalaiyar Hill amid heavy rainfall in the region due to cyclone Fengal. The NDRF team began rescue …

Flood fury overwhelms Villupuram in TN; Railway suspends operations as water level rises over danger mark
1 month, 1 week ago

Flood fury overwhelms Villupuram in TN; Railway suspends operations as water level rises over danger mark

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: Villupuram continues to reel under unprecedented flooding, while the depression, the remnant of cyclonic storm Fengal over north coastal Tamil Nadu and Puducherry, weakened into a Well Marked Low-Pressure Area on Monday, the India Meteorological Department said. Villupuram town, nearby towns and villages, have borne the brunt of the rain fury and raging flood water gushed towards low-lying areas. …

Heavy rains lash Chennai and surrounding areas as Cyclone Fengal moves closer to T.N. coast
1 month, 1 week ago

Heavy rains lash Chennai and surrounding areas as Cyclone Fengal moves closer to T.N. coast

The Hindu  

Cyclone Fengal, which is approaching the Tamil Nadu coast, has triggered heavy rainfall and strong winds over Chennai and its neighbouring districts since the early hours of Saturday. Downpour in Chennai The cyclone moving closer to the Tamil Nadu coast brought relentless downpour over many places in and around Chennai. In its nowcast valid till 1 p.m., the RMC has …

Rains continue in Tamil Nadu, standing crops hit in Cauvery delta areas
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Rains continue in Tamil Nadu, standing crops hit in Cauvery delta areas

Deccan Chronicle  

Chennai: Rains continued on Wednesday in Tamil Nadu's Cauvery delta areas affecting standing paddy crops, and leader of the opposition, Edappadi K Palaniswami urged the state government to provide appropriate relief to farmers. AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami expressed shock over reports that 1,500 acres of paddy crop have been affected in Thiruthuraipoondi and demanded that officials inspect rain-hit …

Rains continue in Tamil Nadu, standing crops hit in Cauvery delta areas
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Rains continue in Tamil Nadu, standing crops hit in Cauvery delta areas

Deccan Chronicle  

Rains continued overnight in Tamil Nadu's Cauvery delta areas affecting standing paddy crops and the India Meteorological Department on Wednesday said heavy to very heavy and extremely heavy rainfall is likely in a few places in Cuddalore and Mayiladuthurai districts, also part of the delta region.Rains submerged crops, partially and completely, at several places including those in and around Tiruvarur, …

Monsoon rains cause waterlogging, traffic snarls in Chennai
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Monsoon rains cause waterlogging, traffic snarls in Chennai

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: Chennai received moderate rainfall on Monday night and Tuesday morning, recording an average rainfall of 5.35 cm on Monday. The Old Mahabalipuram Road witnessed severe waterlogging which caused traffic congestion in the area with vehicles stuck in traffic for around three hours on Tuesday morning. According to the Chennai corporation’s Integrated Command and Control Centre, the highest rainfall was …

Tamil Nadu rains: 7 NDRF teams deployed amid IMD warnings; Several schools closed tomorrow
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Tamil Nadu rains: 7 NDRF teams deployed amid IMD warnings; Several schools closed tomorrow

Hindustan Times  

Heavy rain lashed several parts of Tamil Nadu and its neighbouring regions on Tuesday. Chennai and nearby regions of Chengalpattu, Kanchipuram, Tiruvallur, Cuddalore and Cauvery delta areas, including Nagapattinam, were among the many places that received heavy rains on Tuesday. Additionally, the weather office issued a red alert for Tamil Nadu's Mayiladuthurai, Karaikal, Thiruvarur, and Nagapattinam for November 26. CM …

Red alert issued for coastal Tamil Nadu as deep depression brings heavy rainfall
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Red alert issued for coastal Tamil Nadu as deep depression brings heavy rainfall

India TV News  

A deep depression over the Bay of Bengal intensified into one and rains are expected over the next five days as a red alert has been issued by the India Meteorological Department for different districts in Tamil Nadu. The depression, which is moving towards the Sri Lanka-Tamil Nadu coasts, has prompted the IMD to warn of severe weather conditions in …

Rain lashes Tamil Nadu, holiday declared for schools, colleges in many districts
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Rain lashes Tamil Nadu, holiday declared for schools, colleges in many districts

India Today  

Rain lashed several parts of Tamil Nadu today, and the India Meteorological Department said the depression over Bay of Bengal was likely to intensify into a deep depression. In the early hours, in view of the heavy rain forecast, district administrations declared Tuesday as a holiday for schools and colleges in Cauvery delta districts of Nagapattinam, Mayiladuthurai, Thiruvarur, and Karaikal …

Tamil Nadu: Rain lashes parts of Tiruvallur city, Chennai, schools closed
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Tamil Nadu: Rain lashes parts of Tiruvallur city, Chennai, schools closed

India TV News  

Intermittent, widespread rains lashed Chennai and other parts of Tamil Nadu on Tuesday, bringing residential neighbourhoods and roads under knee-deep water and leading to traffic congestion besides affecting public transport services. In light of the heavy rain forecast, holiday has been declared for all schools in Chennai Heavy rain is likely to occur at isolated places over Chennai, Tiruvallur, Kancheepuram, …

Heavy rain likely in Chennai and delta districts till November 15
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Heavy rain likely in Chennai and delta districts till November 15

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: The Regional Meteorological Centre on Monday said that heavy rain may lash Chennai, its surrounding districts and parts of delta districts till Friday. As per the forecast, heavy rain is possible in isolated places in Chennai, Tiruvallur, Kancheepuram, Chengalpattu, Cuddalore, Mayiladuthurai, Nagapattinam, Thanjavur, Tiruvarur, Pudukkottai, Ramanathapuram and Villupuram districts, and Puducherry and Karaikal regions till November 15. This apart, …

Moderate rain lashes Madurai, Ramnad
2 months, 1 week ago

Moderate rain lashes Madurai, Ramnad

New Indian Express  

MADURAI/RAMANATHAPURAM: With constant rain lashing Madurai and Ramanathapuram for the past few days, crop inundation and waterlogging issues have been reported in various places across the two districts, stated agriculture department officials. While around 5-10 hectares of crops were inundated in Madurai, water entered the prakaram of Ramanathaswamy temple in Rameswaram. According to India Meteorological Department data, Madurai and Ramanathapuram …

Tiruppur administration ascertains water adequacy in local bodies, advises full-fledged harnessing during rainfall
2 months, 1 week ago

Tiruppur administration ascertains water adequacy in local bodies, advises full-fledged harnessing during rainfall

The Hindu  

The Tiruppur administration has ascertained the adequacy of water availability in the rural parts, through eliciting feedback from the 13 panchayat unions in its jurisdiction. The Tiruppur Corporation is looking forward to deriving the utmost utility of the new fourth drinking water scheme during the summer months. The third scheme, operated and maintained by the New Tirupur Area Development Corporation …

Flood Alert: 15 Villages Along River Sathanur Face Heavy Rainfall
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Flood Alert: 15 Villages Along River Sathanur Face Heavy Rainfall

The Hindu  

Water from the Sathanur dam in Tiruvannamalai has been released for the third time this month, with a total inflow of 3,630 cusecs per second. The water has reached 114.50 feet, exceeding the dam's capacity of 119 feet. The villages along the riverbank have been issued a flood alert due to the rising water levels.

Madurai Suffers Severe Waterlogging After Unprecedented Downpour
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Madurai Suffers Severe Waterlogging After Unprecedented Downpour

Hindustan Times  

Severe waterlogging reported in Madurai after heavy rainfall. The city received 10 cm of rainfall in a short time, with 4.5 cm falling between 3 pm and 3.15 pm. This has led to waterlogging in several low-lying areas, causing hardship to residents. The chief minister has deputed two ministers to carry out the rescue and relief work in affected areas …

Madurai Suffers Severe Flooding As Heavy Rain Batters City
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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Madurai Suffers Severe Flooding As Heavy Rain Batters City

ABP News  

Madurai city experiences widespread flooding due to torrential rains. The city recorded 9.8 cm of rainfall in a short period, leading to severe waterlogging and traffic disruptions. The heavy rain, which began in the afternoon, led to the accumulation of 4.5 cm of rainfall in just 15 minutes, resulting in significant traffic snarls. The city commissioner has provided updates on …

Heavy Rains Expected in Andhra Pradesh, Water Levels at Risk
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Heavy Rains Expected in Andhra Pradesh, Water Levels at Risk

New Indian Express  

Officials are concerned as Andhra Pradesh braces for more rains in the coming days. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast rainfall in parts of the State, with storage levels of reservoirs currently high. Officials are worried that heavy inflows could be difficult to handle, especially with reservoirs already full from recent rains.

Heavy Rains Lash Telangana, Andhra Pradesh in Next 2 Days
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Heavy Rains Lash Telangana, Andhra Pradesh in Next 2 Days

Hindustan Times  

Heavy rains lash south coastal districts and Rayalaseema region in Andhra Pradesh, with Tirupati receiving the highest rainfall. The state is expected to witness extremely heavy to heavy rainfall in several parts in the next two days, with the district administrations sounding a high alert and disaster relief teams being kept on standby.

Rivers in North Andhra receiving huge inflows with incessant rains
4 months ago

Rivers in North Andhra receiving huge inflows with incessant rains

The Hindu  

Many rivers of the North Andhra region have been receiving huge inflows for the last three days with incessant rains in their catchment areas located in A.P.-Odisha border. Madduvalasa reservoir received 12,066 cusecs and it was discharged immediately after alerting people living in low-lying areas. Minister for MSME Kondapalli Srinivas reviewed the flood situation and directed the Collector and SP …

Heavy rains lash Vizianagaram district in Andhra Pradesh
4 months ago

Heavy rains lash Vizianagaram district in Andhra Pradesh

The Hindu  

Heavy rains lashed Vizianagaram, Rajam, Cheepurupali, Saluru and other places of Vizianagaram district on Sunday. He inspected several areas and directed Municipal and Revenue staff to be alert for the next couple of days with the forecast of heavy rains on Monday and Tuesday too. With continuous inflows to Thatipudi reservoir, the irrigation officials released water from the reservoir after …

Vijayawada city struggles with 0.70 TMCFT of flood water
4 months ago

Vijayawada city struggles with 0.70 TMCFT of flood water

The Hindu  

The Andhra Pradesh State Disaster Management Authority estimated that Vijayawada city has a staggering 0.70 TMCFT of stagnant flood water as on Sunday. While the flood water is receding slowly, the prediction of a fresh spell of heavy to extremely heavy rain on September 8, including in NTR district, due to yet another depression in the Bay of Bengal situated …

Andhra Floods: Southern India in Deluge This Monsoon With Seasonal Rains in Excess of 26%
4 months ago

Andhra Floods: Southern India in Deluge This Monsoon With Seasonal Rains in Excess of 26%

News 18  

After disastrous floods in Gujarat, the southwest monsoon has turned vigorous over the south causing floods in parts of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. The entire region from coastal Andhra Pradesh to Telangana, Karnataka and Kerala is forecasted to receive isolated spells of heavy rains till September 10. The southern peninsular region has by far received surplus rains from June to …

At Least 20 Dead As Heavy Rains Pound Telangana, Andhra; Reddy Urges Centre to Declare National Calamity
4 months, 1 week ago

At Least 20 Dead As Heavy Rains Pound Telangana, Andhra; Reddy Urges Centre to Declare National Calamity

News 18  

Telangana and Andhra Pradesh were battered by torrential rains for the second consecutive day, resulting in at least 20 fatalities in both the states, large-scale flooding and waterlogging, along with massive disruptions to road and rail traffic. Heavy rains over two days due to a depression has created a flood-like situation in several districts of both the states, with Vijayawada …

Heavy rains lash Kurnool district, streams and canals overflow
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Heavy rains lash Kurnool district, streams and canals overflow

The Hindu  

Kurnool district experienced substantial rainfall from Monday night to Tuesday morning, causing streams and canals to overflow in several areas, particularly in the Western parts of the region. Flood waters also overflowed on the Hagari and Vedavati rivers in Holagunda mandal, severely impacting traffic toward Kadapa, Hyderabad, and Karnataka. The heavy rainfall in Pattikonda is expected to bring significant flood …

Mamata Banerjee urges Hemant Soren to monitor the water release from Jharkhand dams causing floods in southern Bengal
5 months ago

Mamata Banerjee urges Hemant Soren to monitor the water release from Jharkhand dams causing floods in southern Bengal

The Hindu  

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee held talks with her Jharkhand counterpart Hemant Soren on Sunday to discuss the excessive water flow from the Damodar Valley Corporation dams in Jharkhand, which is causing a flood-like situation in many parts of southern Bengal. When the Tenughat dam, which is managed by the Jharkhand government, releases water, pressure also increases on the …

Tamil Nadu on High Alert for Rains and Landslides in Hilly Regions
5 months, 1 week ago

Tamil Nadu on High Alert for Rains and Landslides in Hilly Regions

Deccan Chronicle  

Chennai: The Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief team of the Indian Army has started search operations with the help of dog squads in the flood ravaged Wayanad district of Kerala even as the Tamil Nadu government instructed its authorities to keep a close vigil in the villages along the Western Ghats to prevent landslides. The HADR contingent has formed 10 …

Nine villages in Karnataka inundated due to overflowing rivers
5 months, 1 week ago

Nine villages in Karnataka inundated due to overflowing rivers

Hindustan Times  

Following the release of water from the KRS and Kabini dams, the overflowing of Cauvery and Kabini Rivers has led to severe flooding in nine villages of southern Karnataka on Thursday, said officials familiar with the matter. Rescue officials help stranded people in the flooded Uttara Kannada district on Thursday The nine flooded villages include Dasanpur, Harale, Agrahara, Hale Hampapur, …

Krishna river flows close to danger level as Maharashtra releases water, threatens flash floods in north Karnataka region
5 months, 1 week ago

Krishna river flows close to danger level as Maharashtra releases water, threatens flash floods in north Karnataka region

Hindustan Times  

The Krishna river, often regarded as the lifeline of North Karnataka, is facing a significant increase in water inflow from Maharashtra as this unexpected surge has led to the river swelling beyond its danger level, sparking concerns of potential flooding, officials familiar with the matter The water level of the Krishna river increased at an alarming rate amid continuous heavy …

80 tmc ft of water released to Tamil Nadu so far this year, says Siddaramaiah
5 months, 1 week ago

80 tmc ft of water released to Tamil Nadu so far this year, says Siddaramaiah

The Hindu  

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Monday expressed confidence that there won’t be any dispute with Tamil Nadu with regard to the sharing of Cauvery waters this year because of good rains and all four reservoirs in the Cauvery basin reaching their full storage capacity. Shivakumar and some of his Cabinet colleagues, said 80 tmc ft water had been released to Tamil …

Heavy Rains Flood Major Irrigation Projects in Telangana
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Heavy Rains Flood Major Irrigation Projects in Telangana

Deccan Chronicle  

Adilabad: All major irrigation projects including Yellampalli, Kadam, Sathnala and Komaram Bheem received large inflows of water following heavy rains in upstream areas. Irrigation officials released excess water from Kadam project by lifting five gates following heavy inflows into the project. The Yellampalli project also received heavy inflows while water was discharged downstream into river Godavari from the SRSP. Pranahita …

Belagavi and Bagalkot farmers and fishermen warned not to venture into the Krishna
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Belagavi and Bagalkot farmers and fishermen warned not to venture into the Krishna

The Hindu  

Officials have warned farmers and fishermen not to enter the Krishna or its tributaries owing to the rising water levels in Belagavi and Bagalkot districts. Over 72,286 cusecs of water were released into the Lal Bahadur Shashtri reservoir over the Krishna in Alamatti in Bagalkot district on Thursday. The Raja Lakhamagouda dam over the Ghataprabha at Hidkal in Belagavi district …

Heavy rains lead to increased inflow in rivers in Krishna basin
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Heavy rains lead to increased inflow in rivers in Krishna basin

The Hindu  

Heavy rains in Maharashtra and parts of western Karnataka led to increased inflows into the rivers in the Krishna basin on Wednesday. A total of around 25 tmcft of water flowed into the four reservoirs — Hippargi, Alamatti, Narayapur and Tungabhadra on Wednesday, officials said. DC visits villages Water levels were rising in Belagavi district, but there was no immediate …

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