Mangaluru: Thumbe dam water dips further; MCC to repair govt wells

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April 30, 2016

Mangaluru, Apr 30: Water crisis in the coastal city may aggravate in the coming days with the water level in Thumbe vented dam depleting to 6.6 feet against the maximum level of 13 feet.

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Now the only hope for Mangaluru City Corporation (MCC) is the 2 mcm (million cubic metres) of water available at Disha Hydel Power Project dam across the Kumaradhara, a tributary of the Netravathi, near Kadaba in Puttur taluk.

However, water supply officials in the civic body are not sure whether the water will reach Thumbe dam even if it is released. According to them, 1 mcm would suffice to meet the city's drinking water needs for four days. Officials said the water might reach Thumbe dam only if the vented dam across the Kumaradhara in Uppinangady, which supplies water to Puttur town, overflows. This dam is in between Kadaba and Thumbe.

Meanwhile Harinath, the MCC Mayor, presiding over a general meeting of the civic body here, directed officials to repair all government wells and disconnect illegal water connections in MCC limits to ensure procurement and supply of drinking water in the city.

Stating that the MCC has been taking all possible steps, including identification of water sources in its limits, to manage drinking water supply, Mr Harinath said, the rejuvenation of lakes, such as Gujjarkere and Kavoorkere, will be taken up by the MCC in future.

Commissioner Dr H N Gopalakrishna said the water stored will last for the next 10 days in the current system of supplying water on alternate days. Hence, 100-120 sources of water, such as wells and borewells, have been identified in the city limits and water will be drawn from them. Water stored at Disha Power Project in Gundya will also be utilised, he noted.

Chairman of Town Planning and Development Standing Committee Lancelot Pinto said 22 tankers, procured by MCC from various sources, will be used to supply water to residents.

Executive Engineer Lingegowda said dredging is being done as 15 foot sand has settled in MRPL dam. Later, the valve can be opened to release water, he added.

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gowell clean manpuvara ath niklena ellard kanapara yenkleg neer bodu ejjida niklen budaya.

serious action must be taken against wastage of the water some people tank always overflows and they dont care about it. for them atleast 5days water supply should be banned.

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Udupi: Silver ornaments worth Rs 10 lakhs stolen from temple

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February 27,2020

Udupi, Feb 27: Silver ornaments worth Rs 10 lakh were stolen from the Badakere Laxmi Janardhana temple under Byndoor police station limits in Udupi district.

The theft which reportedly took place on Wednesday late night, came to light today morning.

Notably, this is the fourth incident reported during the last two months.

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Let corona not spread in rural Karnataka; avoid visiting villages: CM to Bengalureans

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July 10,2020

Bengaluru, Jul 10: Alarmed by the surging COVID-19 cases across the state, especially in Bengaluru, Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa on Thursday urged the state capital’s residents not to visit their villages to prevent the infection’s spread.

“I urge the people of Bengaluru not to travel to their villages and prevent the infection from spreading in rural areas,” Yediurappa told reporters.

Admitting that the battle against the virus would be long, he said that the fight against COVID-19 could be won only through persistent efforts and with people’s cooperation with the frontline ‘warriors’.

“Combating the pandemic through preventive measures, providing treatment to the infected and saving lives are our priority,” he said.

With a record 2,228 positive cases on Thursday, the southern state’s COVID-19 tally shot up to 31,105, including 17,782 active cases, while 457 people have died of the infection till date, 17 just in the last 24 hours.

Of the new cases in the state, Bengaluru accounted for 1,373, taking its tally to 13,882, including 10,870 active, while 177 have succumbed to the virus since March 9.

No deaths were, however, reported in the city on Thursday.

Of the 457 patients in intensive care units (ICU) across the state, 292 are in Bengaluru hospitals.

Since unlock began on June 1, COVID-19 cases shot up to 15,242 on June 30 from 3,221 on May 31 and to 31,105 in 9 days since July 1.

Similarly, in Bengaluru, positive cases shot up to 4,555 on June 30 from 358 on May 31 and rose to 13,882 in 9 days since July 1.

The Chief Minister also appealed to all legislators of the ruling and opposition parties to give priority to contain the disease in their Assembly segments.

“Visit the COVID-19 designated hospitals and inspect if the required facilities are in place and bring any shortcomings to our notice,” the CM said

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