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Karnataka Reservoir Tragedy Leaves Two Dead, Four Missing at Markonahalli Dam

Authorities have opened an inquiry into the dam's gravity sluice gate operation.

Overview

  • Police said seven members of a family were swept away in the backwaters on Tuesday after a sudden increase in water flow, with two bodies recovered so far.
  • A man identified as Nawaz was rescued alive and is receiving treatment at a hospital in Tumakuru.
  • The missing are Tabassum, 45, Shabana, 44, Miphra, 4, and Mohib, 1, according to officials.
  • Rescue teams from multiple stations, including divers, continue the search despite strong currents and poor visibility, with nighttime operations previously paused.
  • Officials noted the dam uses a natural gravity auto‑sluice that opens as water levels rise, and investigators will consult engineers to determine what triggered the outflow.