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Saturday, Jun 7, 2025
No deaths were initially reported, but US spokesman John Kirby said the flooding had probably caused 'many deaths'
Over 40 elephants, including calves, are present near the human habitation, the Forest Department has confirmed.
Deputy Commissioner Kohat Furqan Ashraf said the boat was carrying 30 people and most of them were children.
Silt accumulates in reservoirs as a result of the disruption of natural water flows. It can cause damage to hydroelectric turbines and cut power generation.
The Agency for New and Renewable Energy Research and Technology (ANERT) is set to sign a pact with the Public Sector Enterprise THDC India Ltd for the project implementation.
The water level must drop by 27 feet so that the flow of water through the damaged shutter stops.
The shutter, which is usually raised by 10 centimetres, was opened for the entire height of 25 feet.
Water Resources Minister Roshy Augustine said a state-wide study would be launched.
With water flowing to the Periyar River from Mullaperiyar Dam, houses located in areas such as Manchumala, Aattoram, Kadassikadavu and Karuppupalam were flooded
If this project turns out to be a success, then the biggest gainer would be the tourism industry in the state as tourists can reach several prime destinations in the state by air, cutting a lot of travel time.
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