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How a gate failure reshaped safety planning at Tungabhadra dam in Karnataka

What began as a sudden structural failure in one bay of the historic reservoir soon grew into a much wider concern over the health of the entire gate system at one of south India’s most important inter-State irrigation projects

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The Tungabhadra dam's safety concerns affect people living downstream, requiring a reassessment of the dam's structural integrity and emergency preparedness.

The Hindu 2 newsrooms Thu, 25 Jun 2026 09:06
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