Hemavathi dam shutters to be opened, alert issued

The water level at Hemavathi reservoir was 10.65 ft short of the maximum level as of June 18 morning. File photo | Photo Credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT

Shivamogga:

The Superintending Engineer of Hemavathi Project has issued a warning to people downstream of the Hemavathi reservoir, located at Goruru in Hassan taluk, to be alert as the crest gates of the dam can be opened to release excess water.

The water level in the reservoir with the full level of 2,922 ft has been on the rise with the incessant rains in the catchment areas. As of Wednesday (June 18) morning, the water level stood at 2,911.35 ft and the inflow was 19,546 cusecs. The water level was 10.65 ft short of the maximum level.

G.K. Jyothi, the Superintending Engineer, has appealed to the people staying close to the river to move to safer places, as excess water could be released from the dam any time. She also suggested the tahsildar and other officers of the Revenue Department inform the public about the situation and ensure nobody was hurt.

Published - June 18, 2025 07:58 am IST