The Hindu·3 min read·medium
Karnataka rain: All 22 crest gates of Tunga dam at Gajanur opened to release excess water
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The Hindu Bureau
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Heavy rainfall in Karnataka has forced the opening of all 22 crest gates at the Tunga reservoir to manage excess water. While the dam is at capacity, authorities have restricted tourist access for safety reasons.
All 22 crest gates of the Tunga reservoir at Gajanur near Shivamogga, in Karnataka, were opened on July 6 to release excess water. The water level reached the maximum on July 4, as inflow increased following heavy rain in the catchment area.
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