Tamilnadu and Kerala will have to publish a 'State of the Dam Report'.
Until then, we are left to conclude that the state of the dam is as given in the photos below:
Until then, we are left to conclude that the state of the dam is as given in the photos below:
Cable Anchoring used for strengthening the main dam
DETERIORATING CONDITION OF THE DAM
Deterioration of the dam wall exposing the rubble masonry and lime surkhi mortar
Cracks and deterioration of the wall of the main dam
Cracks and holes in the wall of the main dam
Deteriorating concrete plaster
Deteriorating dam wall
Cracks in the wall of the main dam
Deteriorating concrete plaster exposing the rubble masonry
Gallery exposing leaks and cracks in the main dam's wall
Water seepage collected in the gallery
Gallery view with leaks and cracks in the wall
Cracks in the wall and deterioration of concrete plastering
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Tamilnadu claims that reconstruction work on the dam was performed during the period 1981 to 1996. This included RCC capping of the dam, cable anchoring of the main dam to anchor the dam to the foundation and RCC backing on the outer slope of the main dam.
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