Why in the News?
Karnataka govt. has approved Upper Krishna Project Phase-III to raise Almatti dam height, while Maharashtra warned of moving the Supreme Court against it.
Why is Maharashtra opposing it?
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About Almatti Dam:
- Overview: It is a hydroelectric and irrigation project built on the Krishna River in North Karnataka.
- Completion: July 2005, as part of the Upper Krishna Irrigation Project (UKP).
- Dimensions: Height 52.5 m, length 3.5 km.
- Power Generation: A 290 MW station using vertical Kaplan turbines (five of 55 MW and one of 15 MW).
- Two separate powerhouses: Almatti I and II generate power before releasing water into the Narayanpur Reservoir.
- Functions: Provides irrigation, potable water, hydroelectric power, and helps in flood management.
Back2Basics: Krishna River
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| [UPSC 2005] The Almatti Dam is on the river:
Options: (a) Godavari (b) Cauvery (c) Krishna* (d) Mahanadi |
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