Collector inspects Hogenakkal
The inflow into Hogenakkal was 78,000 cusecs on Saturday, with the Cauvery continuing to flow in spate here. The inflow that was 88,000 cusecs on Friday fell to 78,000 cusecs on Saturday morning.
The rise in the inflow into Hogenakkal increased over the last two days, with the outflow from Kabini and Krishnaraja Sagar reservoirs increased. In its wake, Collector R. Sadheesh inspected Hogenakkal and assessed the safety protocols. Ban on coracle operations and bathing will remain in place until further orders, according to the administration.
The Collector during his inspection assessed the safety measures undertaken to prevent breach, if the water level increased further. Earlier, Mr. Sadheesh also participated in a pollution control board-organised awareness campaign to ban single-use plastics in the tourist spot.
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Collector inspects Hogenakkal
The inflow into Hogenakkal was 78,000 cusecs on Saturday, with the Cauvery continuing to flow in spate here. The inflow that was 88,000 cusecs on Friday fell to 78,000 cusecs on Saturday morning. The rise in the inflow into Hogenakkal increased over the last two days, with the outflow from Kabini and Krishnaraja Sagar reservoirs increased. In its wake, Collector R. Sadheesh inspected Hogenakkal and assessed the safety protocols. Ban on coracle operations and bathing will remain in place until further orders, according to the administration. The Collector during his inspection assessed the safety measures undertaken to prevent breach, if the water level increased further. Earlier, Mr. Sadheesh also participated in a pollution control board-organised awareness campaign to ban single-use plastics in the tourist spot.
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