Ban on bathing at Kodiveri anicut in Erode district

With the discharge of surplus water from Bhavanisagar Dam into River Bhavani resulting in flooding at Kodiveri anicut, the Water Resources Department (WRD) has imposed a ban on bathing on the spot.

The centuries-old anicut, situated 15 km from Gobichettipalayam on the Sathyamangalam Road, is a well-liked vacationer vacation spot attracting guests from throughout Tamil Nadu and neighbouring States.

On Tuesday, the water degree in Bhavanisagar Dam touched 102 ft, following which surplus water was launched into the river, leading to flooding on the anicut. WRD officers stated bathing will stay banned till additional discover. Last month, the anicut was closed to guests for 18 days as a result of flooding and was reopened solely 5 days in the past.

As of 8 a.m. on Tuesday, the dam’s water degree stood at 102 ft in opposition to the total reservoir degree (FRL) of 105 ft. The influx was 5,396 cusecs, whereas storage stood at 30.31 tmc ft in opposition to the total capability of 32.80 tmc ft. The complete discharge was 5,300 cusecs — together with 2,500 cusecs of surplus water into the Bhavani, 2,000 cusecs into the Lower Bhavani Project canal, and 800 cusecs into the Arakkankottai and Thadapalli canals.