Inauguration of New Crest Gates at Tungabhadra Dam After 2024 Failure
After Gate No. 19 of the Tungabhadra Dam washed away in August 2024, triggering safety concerns, all 33 aging crest gates were replaced jointly by Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh at a cost of ₹51 crore. On June 25, 2026, the new gates were inaugurated by the chief ministers of Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, and Telangana, along with the Union Jal Shakti Minister. The rehabilitation ensures structural safety and secures irrigation and drinking water for drought-prone regions across the three states.
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New Tungabhadra gates will help address decades-old distress in basin: Telangana CM A. Revanth Reddy
On June 25, 2026, Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy inaugurated newly-installed 33 spillway gates at the Tungabhadra reservoir in Hosapete, Karnataka. Speaking at Munirabad, he said the modernisation addresses a long-standing water crisis affecting farmers and families across Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, and Telangana. The event was attended by Karnataka CM D.K. Shivakumar, Andhra Pradesh CM N. Chandrababu Naidu, and Union Jal Shakti Minister C.R. Patil. Reddy highlighted the collective resolve to solve inter-State issues beyond politics, noting problems in Rajolibanda Diversion Scheme (RDS) areas like Gadwal, Alampur, and Palamuru due to silt accumulation. He urged the Centre to facilitate fair water-sharing settlements for the Krishna, Godavari, and Tungabhadra river systems, calling for cooperation over confrontation.
The Hindu: Latest News today from India and the World, Breaking news, Top Headlines and Trending News Videos.Three South Indian States Inaugurate New Tungabhadra Dam Gates, Pledge to Protect Farmer Interests
On June 25, 2026, Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar, along with Andhra Pradesh CM N. Chandrababu Naidu and Telangana CM A. Revanth Reddy, inaugurated 33 newly replaced spillway gates of the Tungabhadra dam near Hosapete, Karnataka. The ceremony follows the collapse of Gate No. 19 in August 2024, which raised safety and irrigation concerns. The three states announced a historic consensus to protect farmers in the Tungabhadra basin, discussing the proposed Navali balancing reservoir and desilting operations to improve water storage. Key decisions will be formally announced by Union Jal Shakti Minister C.R. Patil. The event symbolized inter-state cooperation on shared water resources, attended by senior ministers from all three states, the Tungabhadra Board, and central water officials.
The Hindu: Latest News today from India and the World, Breaking news, Top Headlines and Trending News Videos.Gate Failure at Tungabhadra Dam Triggers Full Replacement and Safety Overhaul
On August 10, 2024, Spillway Gate No. 19 of the Tungabhadra Dam in Karnataka washed away, causing a sudden water release and raising fears about the aging infrastructure of this key inter-state irrigation project serving Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, and Telangana. Engineers quickly installed a temporary stop-log gate within seven days, retaining 71.35 tmcft of water and ensuring irrigation for the 2024 kharif and rabi crops. Subsequent inspections revealed widespread structural concerns, leading to a decision to replace all 33 crest gates. The replacement, completed at a cost of about ₹51 crore, was inaugurated on June 25, 2026, marking the formal end of a period of emergency repairs and rehabilitation. The incident reshaped safety planning for the dam, originally built in the 1940s-1950s.
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Nearly two years after Crest Gate No. 19 of the Tungabhadra Dam in Karnataka was washed away in August 2024, causing a major flood threat and panic among farmers, the historic reservoir has been fully rehabilitated. All 33 crest gates have been replaced in what is described as one of the largest dam rehabilitation exercises in recent years. The crisis prompted intense technical efforts, political attention, and inter-state coordination. Engineers successfully installed a temporary stop-log gate within seven days of the incident. Following expert recommendations, the Tungabhadra Board commissioned the comprehensive replacement of all spillway gates. The renewed dam is set to be inaugurated by the end of June 2026.
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On June 24, 2026, a ceremony at the Government High School Ground in Munirabad, Koppal district, will formally dedicate all 33 newly replaced steel crest gates of the Tungabhadra Dam to the public. The project, led by the Water Resources Department and the Tungabhadra Board, marks the culmination of a major engineering overhaul following the failure of Gate No. 19 during the 2024 monsoon. The event will feature Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar, Union Jal Shakti Minister C.R. Patil, and chief ministers of Andhra Pradesh (N. Chandrababu Naidu) and Telangana (A. Revanth Reddy), along with deputy chief ministers and other dignitaries. The gate replacement aims to ensure structural safety and reliable water regulation for irrigation and drinking water supply across Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, and Telangana.
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Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu, along with Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar, Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy, and Union Jal Shakti Minister C.R. Patil, will inaugurate 33 new spillway gates at the Tungabhadra Project on June 25. The ₹51-crore restoration was completed after flood damage in August 2024, when Gate No. 19 was washed away, triggering safety concerns. The National Dam Safety Authority recommended replacing all gates, and Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka jointly completed the work within six months. The new gates enhance dam safety and ensure uninterrupted irrigation and drinking water supply across Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, and Telangana. The project irrigates about 1.46 lakh hectares in Andhra Pradesh alone, supporting agriculture in Kurnool, Kadapa, and Anantapur districts. A public meeting will follow the inauguration in Hosapete, Karnataka.
The Hindu: Latest News today from India and the World, Breaking news, Top Headlines and Trending News Videos.Karnataka Delegation Invites Andhra CM Naidu for Inauguration of Tungabhadra Dam Crest Gates
A delegation from Karnataka, led by former Minister N.S. Bosuraju, met Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu in Amaravati on June 22, 2026, to invite him to the inauguration of the newly installed crest gates at the Tungabhadra Dam on June 25. The gates were jointly replaced by both states after Gate No. 19 was washed away in floods in August 2025, raising safety concerns for the aging infrastructure. The project, completed within six months at a cost of ₹51 crore, involved replacing all 33 nearly 70-year-old gates with modern structures, based on recommendations from irrigation expert Kannayya Naidu. Andhra Pradesh Water Resources Minister Nimmala Ramanaidu noted that emergency stop-log gates had retained 80 TMC of water, securing irrigation and drinking water for the drought-prone Rayalaseema region. The dam irrigates about 7.20 lakh acres in Andhra Pradesh. The inauguration will be attended by Naidu and Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar, marking a milestone for the inter-State irrigation project.
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