Why in news Cyclone Fengal brought heavy rainfall to upstream areas of the Sathanur dam in Tamil Nadu. The dam, near full capacity, flood...
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Cyclone Fengal brought heavy rainfall to upstream areas of the Sathanur dam in Tamil Nadu.
The dam, near full capacity, flooded villages downstream, causing significant damage.
Controversy arose regarding the release of water from the dam without prior notice.
Sathanur Dam
Located in Tiruvannamalai district, Tamil Nadu, on the Pennaiyar River.
Used for irrigation, drinking water, and electricity generation.
Sathanur dam and reservoir is the third largest in Tamil Nadu after Mettur and Bhavanisagar.
The Sathanur Dam Project was proposed in the First Five Year Plans of India and started in the year 1953.
The Dam works are completed in the Second Five Year Plans of India and is operational from 1958
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