Flood alert issued for 14 villages as Sathanur dam releases water in Tamil Nadu

A flood alert has been issued for 14 villages near the Thenpennai River as the Sathanur dam in Tiruvannamalai releases 20,000 cubic feet of water per second. This follows heavy rainfall in the region, raising the dam's water level to 118.05 feet. The Water Resources Department has warned that all 250 villages downstream should remain vigilant due to ongoing rain and water flow from upstream sources. Residents near the riverbank are advised to relocate to safer areas. Local officials are coordinating efforts to move residents from low-lying areas. The dam, which has a total capacity of 7,321 million cubic feet, is crucial for irrigation and domestic water supply in the region.