Hemavathi Dam gates may open, alert issued

If the dam releases water, river levels downstream could rise quickly and put nearby areas like Goruru at risk of flooding.
Locals are being asked to stay alert and be ready to move if needed.
Officials are on standby to help keep everyone safe.

Other dams in the Cauvery basin, like Harangi and Kabini, are also releasing water right now.
This is a routine step during heavy rains to prevent bigger floods and protect communities downriver.