Chennai: The Cuddalore district administration in Tamil Nadu has issued a flood warning for those along the banks of River Pennar. With many reservoirs filling up after heavy rain due to the North East monsoon, 500 cusecs of water is being released from the Sathanur Dam.
"These waters and the rain we may receive could lead to floods. It is a caution for those on the banks not to be there because the currents could be dangerous," said Gagandeep Singh Bedi, Revenue Secretary who oversees relief and rescue operations.
"We are also widening the mouth of the river at the sea so that there would be a smooth flow without inundating the town," the senior official added.
Earlier this month, Cuddalore bore the brunt of a deep depression as it made its landfall in the district. At least 43 people died due to rain related incidents in the district.
"These waters and the rain we may receive could lead to floods. It is a caution for those on the banks not to be there because the currents could be dangerous," said Gagandeep Singh Bedi, Revenue Secretary who oversees relief and rescue operations.
"We are also widening the mouth of the river at the sea so that there would be a smooth flow without inundating the town," the senior official added.
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