Tungabhadra water being released, says Tangadagi
The Tungabhadra reservoir in Koppal district is currently at 82 tmcft of water, with an additional 16 tmcft expected in the coming days. On Tuesday, Irrigation Advisory Committee chairman Shivaraj Tangadagi announced that water from the reservoir would begin releasing into various canals at a rate of 4,100 cusecs for 90 days, starting from August 11.
The release schedule, finalized after consultations with Telangana and Andhra Pradesh, as well as local farmers and legislators, ensures that the Tungabhadra Left Bank Main Canal receives 4,100 cusecs, the Tungabhadra Right Bank High-Level Canal gets 1,200 cusecs, and the Rayabasavanna Canal averages 180 cusecs. The Tungabhadra Left Bank High-Level Canal will be released at 25 cusecs for the same period.
The government also allocated 500 cusecs to be released directly into the river during this time. The decision aims to meet the water requirements of all stakeholders while maintaining the reservoir's health for future use.
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