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In Karnataka, after a gap in the gate of Tungabhadra river collapsed late Saturday night, water started flowing in Hethwas areas and many areas were submerged. Due to this incident, there is a threat of flood in the areas of Andhra Pradesh. Andhra Pradesh Disaster Management Authority has issued a flood warning for the areas along the river.
Gate number 19 on the Tungabhadra river in Karnataka collapsed due to heavy water pressure. This led to a sudden flow of 35000 cusecs of water in the lower areas. The water level in the dam is likely to rise in the coming days, posing a threat of flood to the communities living on the banks of the river. R. Kurmadhan, MD of Andhra Pradesh Disaster Management, said that a total of 48,000 cusecs of water is likely to be released. As the water level in the dam is likely to rise in the coming days, it may pose a threat to the communities living on the banks of the Tungabhadra river. People have been advised to remain alert. People have been warned to avoid crossing rivers and canals as there is a possibility of sudden floods.
Disaster management teams deployed
Authorities have issued a high alert and deployed disaster management teams in the affected areas to deal with possible flooding. The teams are keeping a close watch on the situation. Official channels have been set up to ensure that locals get regular updates. Several measures have been taken by the system to ensure the safety of people in the areas downstream from the dam.
