Water was released from the Tunga reservoir (Gajanur dam) following rainfall in the catchment area, at Gajanur in Shivamogga district of Karnataka, on July 5, 2026.

All 22 crest gates of the Tunga reservoir at Gajanur near Shivamogga, in Karnataka, were opened on July 6 to release excess water. The water level reached the maximum on July 4, as inflow increased following heavy rain in the catchment area.

Tunga dam in Gajanur near Shivamogga

All 22 crest gates of the Tunga reservoir at Gajanur near Shivamogga, in Karnataka, were opened to release excess water on July 6, 2026. The water level reached the maximum on July 4, as inflow increased following heavy rain in the catchment area.

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