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Tungabhadra Dam inflow stops causing concern for farmers

Headline by Prism · from 1 report

The inflow into the Tungabhadra Dam has completely stopped for a week, causing concern among farmers who have planted paddy across lakhs of hectares.

Reader brief

Through the Reader lens: Inflow into the Tungabhadra Dam has dropped to zero for the past week, sparking fears among farmers in four districts who rely on the reservoir for agriculture. With paddy already planted across extensive areas, farmers are worried about the availability of water for future crops. While the reservoir currently holds 83 TMC of water, authorities plan to hold an irrigation advisory committee meeting next week to address the situation.

What to watch next

  • Irrigation advisory committee meeting next week regarding water availability

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All filed from IndiaNamed India · IN-KA · Bellary · Koppal · Raichur · Tungabhadra dam · Vijayanagara

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