Expert Team Assesses Safety of Sathanur Dam in Tiruvannamalai
An expert team is checking the safety of the Sathanur Dam in Tiruvannamalai during the monsoon. Water Resources Department officials said it is the third largest of the 20 major dams in Tamil Nadu, after Mettur and Bhavani Sagar, in storage capacity and height. Monsoon rains can raise water levels, so dam safety checks matter for nearby areas.
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Context: Dams are checked regularly because a failure can threaten nearby towns and farmland. Sathanur sits on the Ponnaiyar river and is one of the state's key water storage structures.
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