Radhanagri dam overflows in Kolhapur district

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Kolhapur, Jul 14 (UNI) Radhanagari irrigation dam in this district began overflowing today after it was filled to its capacity.

Two automatic gates of the dam were opened which started discharging 3,200 cusecs water per second in the river bed, said sources in the district irrigation department.

Radhanagari dam is one of the main drinking water resources of the district. This year, the dam got filled to its capacity ten days early compared to the figure last year when it was filled on July 23.

After a lull, rains have once again become active in the district with light to moderate rains lashing in the district.

The district has received a total of 100 mm rainfall in eight hours between 0800 hrs to 1600 hrs, sources said adding that highest sof 31 mm rainfall was received in Gaganbavada tehsil in the past eight hours, collectorate sources said.

UNI

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