Heavy rains open sluice gates

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Heavy rain in areas surrounding the Laxapana and Canyon reservoirs have resulted in sluice gates being opened, the Disaster Management Centre said

“Two sluice gates in the Laxapana reservoir and one in Canyon were opened at 11.45 am due to heavy showers prevalent in the area” spokesman for the DMC, Pradeep Kodippili said.

Kodippili said that the public have been warned to be vigilant.

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