Page 2 - Dams

Heavy rains in Himachal Pradesh; Bhakra and Pong dams brim with water

Both the dams are brimming with water compared to last year but still short of water to reach the maximum limit

People from 11 MP villages asked to vacate homes as seepage from dam rises

Authorities in Dhar district of Madhya Pradesh have directed people residing in 11 villages to immediately vacate their houses and move to safety

Mullaperiyar, Banasursagar dams still releasing water; rains predicted

Major dams like Mullaperiyar and Banasursagar are still open and discharging water downstream with the IMD predicting widespread and isolated heavy rainfall in Kerala during the day and on August 11

Kerala: After Cheruthoni dam, more dams opened following red alerts

Even though rains have subsided in Kerala, various dams across the state continue to discharge excess water on Monday after red alerts have been issued as the water level has breached upper rule curve

Three gates of Srisailam Dam in Andhra Pradesh open due to heavy inflow

In view of heavy rainfall, the irrigation department officials of Andhra Pradesh on Saturday opened three gates of the Srisailam Dam up and released water downstream

Maharashtra: Flood situation grim in parts of Wardha due to rainfall

Flood situation in parts of Maharashtra's Wardha district remained grim as the region witnessed incessant rainfall with overflowing dams

How safe are India's dams?

The long-term safety of a dam depends on the extent of degradation of its materials, weakening of the foundations and seismological threats

Tamil Nadu won't allow Karnataka to construct dam at Mekedatu: Minister

Tamil Nadu Water Resources Minister S. Duraimurugan has said that Tamil Nadu will not allow construction of a dam at Mekedatu by Karnataka

PMK urges CM Stalin to call all-party meet on Mekedatu dam issue

Pattali Makkal Katchi Youth Wing leader Anbumani Ramadoss has urged Tamil Nadu Chief Minister, M.K. Stalin to convene an all-party meet with immediate effect to discuss the Mekedatu dam issue.

Stalin writes to Kerala CM to maintain water level in Siruvani Dam

Stalin in the letter written on Tuesday said that this was to ensure regular supply of water to Coimbatore corporation and surrounding areas

Ensuring dam safety

Extreme weather events have increased risks

Rajya Sabha passes Dam Safety Bill that seeks to prevent disasters

The bill will now go back to the Lok Sabha as the Rajya Sabha has made amendments to it

Idamalayar, Pampa reservoirs in Kerala opened after water level increase

The sluice gates of Idamalayar and Pampa reservoirs were opened early on Tuesday

Dam management faces heat as flood death toll rises to 35 in Kerala

Dam management was considered as a major reason for the 2018 floods in the state that led to a loss of around Rs 50,000 crore and claimed around 483 lives

Nature-based, people-centred solutions for water

The second in a series of weekly articles on the new National Water Policy

Maharashtra rains: 26 of 28 dams in Raigad district filled to capacity

The storage level of 26 out of 28 dams in Raigad district in Maharashtra is full this monsoon, with water being discharged from 20 of them, an Irrigation official said on Friday.

DK Shivakumar urges K'taka CM to start work on Mekedatu project immediately

Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) chief DK Shivakumar urged Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai to immediately commence work on Mekedatu dam project

All-party delegation from TN to meet Jal Shakti Minister over Mekedatu dam

An All-party delegation from Tamil Nadu will meet Union Jal Shakti Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat over the matter in New Delhi on July 16

Karnataka sticks to implementing Mekedatu project, Congress backs BJP govt

Karnataka Home Minister Basavaraj Bommai on Monday reffirmed that the state will not stop the Mekedatu drinking water project across Cauvery river, which is opposed by neighbouring Tamil Nadu.

Tamil Nadu CM Stalin convenes all party meet on Mekedatu dam row

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin has convened a consultative meeting on July 12, of all parties with representation in the Assembly, to discuss the Mekedatu dam issue.