Source: TOI
Context: The Tungabhadra Dam in Karnataka experienced a significant failure when one of its gates was washed away, due to a snapped chain link.
- This gate had been a crucial part of the dam’s infrastructure for over 70 years. The breach led to the uncontrolled release of 35,000 cusecs of water, raising flood alarms in both Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh, particularly in low-lying areas.
Tungabhadra Dam also known as Pampa Sagar is a multipurpose dam built across Tungabhadra River in Hosapete, Ballari district of Karnataka. It was built by Dr. Thirumalai Iyengar in 1953.
