Discharge from KRP Dam increased
The Hindu
KRISHNAGIRI Over 2,300 cusecs was released from KRP reservoir after the water level crossed 50.75 ft
Over 2,300 cusecs was released from KRP reservoir after the water level crossed 50.75 ft of its 52 ft capacity on Thursday. In its wake, the flood alert sounded along the banks of Thenpennai river for five districts continues.
The storage of the dam stood at 1,524.29 tmcft of its total 1,666.29 tmcft as of Thursday. The inflow was 2,000 cusecs as of Thursday evening, due to heavy inflow into and discharge from Kelavarapalli dam in Hosur.
The heavy rain in Bengaluru saw an increased inflow into Kelavarapali dam. The inflow was 1,040 cusecs and the same quantum of water was released from the dam.
The district witnessed an average rainfall of 13.4 mm with Pochampalli recording the highest rainfall of 40.2 mm.
Pakistan coach Gary Kirsten stated that “not so great decision making” contributed to his side’s defeat to India in the Group-A T20 World Cup clash here on Sunday. The batting unit came apart in the chase, after being well placed at 72 for two. With 48 runs needed from eight overs, Pakistan found a way to panic and lose. “Maybe not so great decision making,” Kirsten said at the post-match press conference, when asked to explain the loss.