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Immediately after the gate chain broke, officials from the dam’s irrigation department, the district police, and other key authorities, including Koppala District In-charge Minister Shivaraj Tangadagi and MLA Raghavendra Hitnal, assessed the situation on-site throughout the night. The forceful flow of water from the dam has heightened fears among the local population.
Public Access to Dam Restricted
In light of the gate chain failure, officials from the Tungabhadra Irrigation Department, along with the district police, have restricted public access to the dam.
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Authorities have already reached out to irrigation experts from various parts of the country, including Bengaluru, Hyderabad, and Mumbai, for guidance and have requested them to visit the dam site. Additionally, District In-charge Minister Shivaraj Tangadagi has held discussions with state water resources department officials. A special team of experts is expected to arrive at the dam site soon.
Meanwhile, various officials from the irrigation and police departments have established a temporary camp at the base of the dam to manage the situation.