India, May 30 -- Work to help protect breeding grounds for migratory birds from recurring flood damage

The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has taken up protective works at the Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary in Srirangapatna taluk of Mandya district, reinforcing key mid-river islands with gabion structures to prevent recurring flood damage caused by the Cauvery River, especially when the water is released from the Krishna Raja Sagar (KRS) Dam.

Officials said, the initiative is expected to safeguard the fragile ecosystem and provide long-term protection to the sanctuary's islands. During the monsoon, when the KRS Reservoir reaches capacity, authorities release between one lakh and two lakh cusecs of water into the Cauvery. The s...