Articles for Reservoirs

95% of reservoirs in State up to brim, says Nimmala
1 day, 3 hours ago

95% of reservoirs in State up to brim, says Nimmala

The Hindu  

Minister for Water Resources Nimmala Rama Naidu has said that 95% of reservoirs in the State are full, thanks to the copious rainfall received in recent months and the department’s preparedness to keep the water bodies ready for storage. Speaking to the media after inspecting the Gandikota reservoir in Jammalamadugu Constituency along with the local legislator C. Adinarayana Reddy here …

CWRC directs TN to remain watchful of its water usage from Mettur reservoirs
2 days, 18 hours ago

CWRC directs TN to remain watchful of its water usage from Mettur reservoirs

New Indian Express  

The Cauvery Water Regulation Committee has advised the Tamil Nadu government to be cautious about water use from its Mettur reservoirs as the northeast monsoon is about to end and the reservoir level is almost five per cent lesser than normal. However, Karnataka has so far released 279.8 thousand million cubic feet of Cauvery water as against the required 161.41 …

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As Chennai braces for new rain spell, more water released from lakes
1 week, 1 day 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 …

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CM Stalin Reviews Relief Operations Amid Heavy Rains
1 week, 3 days ago

CM Stalin Reviews Relief Operations Amid Heavy Rains

Deccan Chronicle  

Stalin visited the State Emergency Operations Centre at Ezhilagam to review the situation with the district collectors and other senior officers through video conference and also to instruct them to ensure that no big loss happened to the people because of the rains. Apart from the three southern districts, Ariyalur, Perambalur, Cuddalore, Mayiladuthurai and Chengalpattu districts also witnessed heavy downpours …

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54 cm rainfall recorded in Tirunelveli, Chennai dams open flood gates
1 week, 3 days 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 …

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Flood alert issued as Tamil Nadu's Poondi reservoir nears full capacity
1 week, 4 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 …

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‘Zero progress’: Western states at impasse in talks on Colorado River water shortages
1 week, 6 days ago

‘Zero progress’: Western states at impasse in talks on Colorado River water shortages

LA Times  

Seven Western states that depend on the Colorado River are ending the year at an impasse in negotiations over the writing of new rules for dealing with chronic water shortages. Representatives of California and other states who attended an annual Colorado River conference in Las Vegas last week said they remain deadlocked in their talks on long-term plans for reducing …

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RMC forecasts another developing weather system over the Bay
2 weeks, 2 days ago

RMC forecasts another developing weather system over the Bay

The Hindu  

Another weather system, which has the potential to bring heavy rain over some coastal and delta districts from December 11, is brewing in the Bay of Bengal With widespread rain easing over the State,after Cyclone Fengal left a trail of floods, the Regional Meteorological Centre, Chennai, is monitoring the new weather system that is likely to develop as a low …

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Tirumala Reservoirs Replenished After Heavy Rains
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Tirumala Reservoirs Replenished After Heavy Rains

Deccan Chronicle  

Tirupati: The Tirumala hill region has witnessed incessant rains over the past few days, resulting in significant inflows in its primary water reservoirs. The Papavinasanam Dam is near its FRL of 697.14 metres, with a current level of 697.00 metres and 5,192.54 lakh gallons stored out of a 5240.00 lakh gallon capacity. The Akasha Ganga Dam, slightly below its FRL …

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Cyclone Fengal eases Tirumala water crisis with abundant rains
3 weeks ago

Cyclone Fengal eases Tirumala water crisis with abundant rains

New Indian Express  

TIRUMALA: Cyclone Fengal has provided a silver lining for the Tirumala region, delivering much-needed rainfall to replenish water reservoirs and mitigate a pressing water crisis. The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams, which had implemented water rationing three months ago due to drought conditions, now finds itself relieved by the rain’s bounty. TTD executive officer J Syamala Rao had earlier introduced rationing measures …

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New York City gets first drought warning in 20 years as mayor warns of severe water shortages
1 month ago

New York City gets first drought warning in 20 years as mayor warns of severe water shortages

The Independent  

Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy New York City officials on Monday announced the first drought warning in over two decades, …

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Drought warning in New York after 22 years, water conduit repairs put on hold
1 month ago

Drought warning in New York after 22 years, water conduit repairs put on hold

India Today  

New York City on Monday issued its first drought warning in 22 years after months of little rain -- and will restart the flow of drinking water from an out-of-service aqueduct as supplies run low. They had already prompted New York City and state officials to implement water-conservation protocols when Mayor Eric Adams upgraded the drought warning and temporarily halted …

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NYC issues first drought warning in 22 years, pauses aqueduct repairs to bring in more water
1 month ago

NYC issues first drought warning in 22 years, pauses aqueduct repairs to bring in more water

LA Times  

The Delaware Aqueduct, which had been partly closed last month for repair, carries water 85 miles from the Catskill region to New York City’s northern suburbs. New York City on Monday issued its first drought warning in 22 years after months of little rain — and will restart the flow of drinking water from an out-of-service aqueduct as supplies run …

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NYC issues first drought warning in 22 years, pauses aqueduct repairs to bring in more water
1 month ago

NYC issues first drought warning in 22 years, pauses aqueduct repairs to bring in more water

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — New York City on Monday issued its first drought warning in 22 years after months of little rain -- and will restart the flow of drinking water from an out-of-service aqueduct as supplies run low. They had already prompted New York City and state officials to implement water-conservation protocols when Mayor Eric Adams upgraded the drought warning …

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Andhra Pradesh Embraces Netherlands' Gravity Canal System for Flood Control
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Andhra Pradesh Embraces Netherlands' Gravity Canal System for Flood Control

India Today  

Andhra Pradesh is turning to the Netherlands' gravity canal system to help curb flooding in the capital city of Amaravati. The state's capital region development authority (CRDA) has announced several initiatives to upgrade the city's infrastructure, including the construction of gravity-based water canals modeled after the Dutch approach. The project, which will be funded by the World Bank, aims to …

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CM Announces 20.5 km Project to Generate Revenue in Telangana City
1 month, 3 weeks ago

CM Announces 20.5 km Project to Generate Revenue in Telangana City

The Hindu  

The Telangana Chief Minister, A. Revanth Reddy, has stated that the Musi River Front Development project will be taken up entirely in the public-private partnership mode. The project will focus on a 20.5-kilometer stretch along two streams beyond Bapughat till the twin reservoirs. The government plans to generate revenue through various means, including tourism, education, and healthcare facilities.

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Hydel power generation at peak as Karnataka reservoirs full
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Hydel power generation at peak as Karnataka reservoirs full

New Indian Express  

UDUPI: With abundant rainfall the state received over the past few months and subsequent increase in the water level in Linganamakki, Supa and Mani reservoirs, there is a silver lining with regard to meeting the energy needs. A source informed that the water level at Linganamakki reservoir, the source of water for Sharavathi hydel power project, was 146.42 tmcft on …

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Water Levels in Reservoirs Near Capacity as Rainfall Spurs Flood Alerts in Coimbatore and Tiruppur
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Water Levels in Reservoirs Near Capacity as Rainfall Spurs Flood Alerts in Coimbatore and Tiruppur

The Hindu  

Heavy rainfall has caused water levels in reservoirs across Coimbatore and Tiruppur to rise close to maximum capacity. The water levels in Sholayar Dam, Parambikulam Dam, Aliyar Dam, Thirumoorthy Dam, and Amaravathy Dam have all reached or exceeded their maximum allowed levels, prompting flood alerts and setting up relief camps for people living along river embankments. The heavy rainfall has …

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Tamil Nadu's Water Reservoirs at 64% Full, a Sign of Hope for Irrigation
2 months ago

Tamil Nadu's Water Reservoirs at 64% Full, a Sign of Hope for Irrigation

New Indian Express  

Tamil Nadu's reservoirs are at 64.11% capacity, significantly higher than last year's 35.58%. The storage level in Mettur reservoir has reached 62,140 million cubic feet, 384% higher than last year. Similarly, Bhavanisagar reservoir has 21,141 mcft of water, also showing a 210% increase from the previous year.

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Heavy Rains Expected in Andhra Pradesh, Water Levels at Risk
2 months 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.

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With New York City aqueduct in repair, mayor promises water will remain safe and tasty
2 months, 3 weeks ago

With New York City aqueduct in repair, mayor promises water will remain safe and tasty

Associated Press  

New York City officials assured residents that water flowing from their faucets will continue to be perfectly safe — even if it might taste a bit different — as they announced plans Monday to address massive leaks in the supply system by shutting down part of a main aqueduct for the winter. The temporary shutdown this week of a stretch …

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Mamata again writes to PM Modi on Bengal flood, says her govt not consulted on water release by DVC
3 months ago

Mamata again writes to PM Modi on Bengal flood, says her govt not consulted on water release by DVC

New Indian Express  

KOLKATA: Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee wrote another letter to PM Narendra Modi on the flood situation in West Bengal, maintaining that Damodar Valley Corporation released water from its reservoirs without consulting her government, inundating several districts. Responding to Banerjee's earlier letter to the PM, Union Jal Shakti Minister CR Paatil had said the state's officials were informed at every stage …

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Deficient monsoon: Dams witness sharp dip in water levels
3 months ago

Deficient monsoon: Dams witness sharp dip in water levels

Hindustan Times  

Water levels in the Bhakra, Pong, and Ranjit Sagar Dams are significantly lower this year compared to the same period last year owing to a deficient monsoon, the Central Water Commission report revealed. Additionally, the power demand rose compared to last year with all four units of the 800MW Ranjit Sagar Dam operating at full capacity to meet the state’s …

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Abandoned buildings in Amaravati declared safe by IIT experts
3 months ago

Abandoned buildings in Amaravati declared safe by IIT experts

Hindustan Times  

Experts from Indian Institutes of Technology of Hyderabad and IIT Madras have declared that several multi-storeyed buildings of Amaravati, the capital city of Andhra Pradesh, which were abandoned in various stages of construction during the previous YS Jagan Mohan Reddy-led government are structurally strong and can be restored without much hassle. The IIT experts’ opinion was announced by state municipal …

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